244 packaging operator jobs at 144 companies in Illinois
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Packaging Operator
Chicago or Bedford Park
$17-$22/hrOnsiteFull Time
Lapham-Hickey Steel: Processes and distributes steel products through service center locations.
Package material per customer specs, operate forklifts/cranes and packaging equipment, use RF scanners/WMS, inspect products, meet production targets, and lift up to 50 lbs. Basic computer and math skills required.
forklifts, cranes, RF scanners, warehouse management systems
Pure's Food Specialties: Manufactures specialty cookies and snacks for retail brands.
Experience in packaging/manufacturing; read recipes; operate equipment; follow safety and GMP; stand for shifts; weekends/holidays available; read scales; mix dough per recipes.
Packaging equipment, Digital scales, Dough mixer, Safety equipment, GMP procedures
Smithfield FoodsNasdaq: SFD: Produces and processes pork products and packaged meats worldwide.
Ability to operate and maintain packaging and meat-processing machinery, follow oral and written instructions, meet physical demands (standing up to 12-hour shifts, repetitive movement, lifting up to 60 lbs), and work safely with PPE and sanitation chemicals.
IMTT: Operates bulk liquid storage and handling terminals for energy products.
0+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED, valid driver’s license and TWIC required, no prior experience necessary; must lift 65 lbs, use basic hand tools, read/write English, perform basic math, and follow safety procedures.
hand pallet jack, hot melt glue gun, tape dispenser, knife
Fresh Express: Produces and distributes packaged salads and fresh-cut vegetables.
2+ YOEDevelop and train packaging machine operators; requires 2–5 years packaging or trainer experience, ability to work 6 consecutive days/overtime/weekends, lift 25 lbs, stand/bend for shifts, and perform quality checks.
H.B. FullerNYSE: FUL: Manufactures and sells industrial adhesives, sealants, and coatings.
0+ YOEEntry-level production tasks including preparing raw materials, operating processing equipment, monitoring production, performing initial product testing, and following quality and EHS procedures.
Ferrara: Manufacturer of iconic sugar confectionery and snack brands.
1+ YOEOperate, set up, and maintain packaging machinery; perform quality checks; lift up to 50 pounds; high school diploma/GED or equivalent experience; minimum ~1 year packaging or food manufacturing experience preferred; certification for pallet jack/forklift and ability to pass related tests.
High school diploma/GED, forklift certification, ability to lift/move 50 lb bags, follow OSHA and safety procedures, basic math and communication skills, read SDS and procedures, complete production paperwork.
Mapei: Manufactures chemical adhesives and sealants for the construction industry.
3+ YOE3+ years manufacturing/process experience, high school diploma/GED, mechanical aptitude, ability to lift up to 55 lbs (100 lbs with assistance), stand for extended periods, troubleshoot equipment, CMMS familiarity, strong communication skills.
Prinova: Supplies food ingredients, nutritional premixes, and manufacturing solutions.
2+ YOEHigh school diploma, 2+ years mixing/food manufacturing experience, ability to operate and troubleshoot packaging equipment, follow GMP/HACCP/FDA/OSHA standards, read/write English, and perform physical tasks.
Remington Seeds: Third-party production and processing of agricultural crop seeds.
Supervise and train packaging staff, ensure accurate labeling and product integrity, implement safety and quality systems, perform equipment maintenance, record data in systems like RIC, and operate forklifts; must lift up to 68 lbs.
Decatur or Cedar Rapids or Clinton or Buffalo or Erlanger or Cincinnati or Kennesaw or Atlanta or Kansas City or Jackson or Southport or Quincy or Harvard or United States
$93k-$174k/yrFieldFull Time
ADMNYSE: ADM: Processes agricultural commodities into human and animal nutrition ingredients.
4+ YOEB.S. in engineering or packaging, 4+ years packaging experience in manufacturing, plant operations experience, ability to troubleshoot and optimize packaging equipment, strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Watershed Foods: Manufactures freeze-dried ingredients and snacks for food brands.
5+ YOE3+ Mgmt5+ years manufacturing packaging experience with 3+ years supervisory experience; high school diploma required; preferred associate/bachelor in operations management or industrial engineering; familiarity with packaging machinery, inventory systems, Microsoft Office and ERP.
baggers, case packers, gluers, tapers, code daters, metal detectors, Xrays, stretch wrappers, label printers, palletizing equipment, forklift, Microsoft Office, ERP systems
EK Industries: Manufactures high-purity chemicals and reagents for laboratory environments.
High school diploma or equivalent; reliable transportation; able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 8-hour shifts; 1–2 years manufacturing/packaging experience preferred; forklift experience preferred; basic math, reading, and documentation skills; comfortable using PPE and working with chemicals; background check and E-Verify required.