General Labor-Ferrara Candy-Itasca - Skills For Chicagoland's Future : Job Details

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• Works at different workstations as production needs require
• Assists in production as needed
• Inspects materials, products, and containers at each step of packaging process
• Responsible for proper packaging of all finished goods, verifying and executing pallet patterns where applicable

Itasca

Dental;Life Insurance;Long Term Disability;Medical;Paid Training/Personal Development;Personal;Retirement/401K;Short Term Disability;Sick;Vacation;Vision;Other Benefits -

$18.17 per hour

• Must be able to walk, stand, and continuously lift up to 70 pounds in a loud environment
• Ability to write and read in English
• Promotes teamwork, possesses a good attitude, and exhibits flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed
• One year of food manufacturing experience preferred

1st Shift;2nd Shift;3rd Shift;Weekends

No High School Diploma/No GED