About the role

Skills for Chicago Is a Chicago-based nonprofit that removes barriers to employment by eliminating biases that disqualify candidates unnecessarily. Working with local and global companies, Skills brings opportunities to neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area. To be eligible for Skills for Chicago services, candidates must reside in Illinois or Indiana, be authorized to work in the United States, and be either unemployed or underemployed. RichsRich’s is a family-owned global food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities for food professionals. Founded in 1945, the company offers a broad portfolio of innovative products across foodservice and retail, combining quality, creativity, and partnership to help customers grow and succeed worldwide.
Job Highlights:
  • Perform hands-on production and assembly work including packing, repackaging, rework, palletizing, and material handling across multiple lines
  • Support production flow by maintaining line speed, staging and replenishing materials, and assisting with start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers
  • Verify production codes, dates, and labels and operate or adjust coder equipment to ensure accurate labeling
  • Clean, power down, and prepare production equipment and work areas while maintaining safety, GMP, quality, and food safety standards
  • Communicate production or quality issues to team leads and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Candidate Profile:
  • Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience required; food production experience preferred
  • Flexible availability to work extended hours, weekends, or adjusted shifts as needed
  • Ability to read and follow safety rules, GMP policies, operating instructions, and production procedures
  • Basic math skills, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
  • Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and grasping
  • Capable of lifting up to 55 lbs and working in hot, cold, humid, and high-noise environments with PPEAdditional Information
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Health and Financial Benefits
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Associate Resource Groups
  • Volunteering and Community Impact Opportunities
  • Holiday Gatherings and In-House tastings
  • LocationNilesBenefitsDental; Medical; Parent Leave; Personal; Retirement/401K; Sick; Vacation

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$19.00 per hour

Experience level

Entry

Location

Niles, IL

Occupation

Production Workers, All Other

Industry

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing

Posted

8 days ago

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