Packaging Associate II - 1st shift (7:15AM)

Packaging Associate II at Rolling Meadows (1st Shift)

Hours & Shift

Schedule: Monday – Saturday with two rotating days off. OT as Needed.

Hours: 7:15AM - 5:45PM

Pay Range

$21.11 starting wage.

$3 Night shift premium (6pm – 6am) and $2.25 Weekend shift premium (Saturday and Sunday shifts).

Could earn $1,500 in bonuses your first year.

Job Summary

Packaging world class dairy products and promoting a friendly work environment are the main responsibilities of someone in this role. Responsible for removing blocks of cheese from totes and loading them onto a conveyor system for processing.   Monitor and support the robotic palletizing system that stacks finished cases onto pallets for distribution.  Must be comfortable working with equipment and driving forklift when needed.  Understand the importance of quality inspections and the need for consistency. If you love cheese, this is the job for you!

Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work.

Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits

• Free onsite clinics


• Free onsite fitness center


• Free healthy snacks throughout facility


• Health and wellness reimbursement program


• Associate cheese purchasing program

What you need to be considered for the role:

Preferred: High School or GED

Three (3) months or more of related work experience and/or training in a food manufacturing industry strongly preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions:

20-50lbs lifting, Climbing, Humid, Extreme Cold and Extreme Hot Temperatures.