Skilled Machine Operators/Production Workers

Pay Range: $16.00-23.00 (based on experience)

Full benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K

Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English, along with having good computer skills:

Ready to power up your career? Join Berner Food & Beverage, a world-class operation and North American leader in food and beverage co-manufacturing—and Stephenson County’s employer of choice!

We’re on the hunt for skilled Machine Operators who thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. At Berner, you’ll work hands-on with cutting-edge automation and next-level technology that keep us at the forefront of the industry. Enjoy competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and a workplace that feels more like a team than just a job.

If you’re ready to take your skills to the next level and be part of a world-class manufacturing team, Berner is the place to be!

Berner Food and Beverage is seeking Skilled Machine Operators /Production Workers for their Dakota, IL location. The ideal worker is responsible for a variety of tasks, including various food processing machine operations, stacking and inspection of cases, ensuring product quality, and stacking per product specifications; stack-off; labeling; and any other duties assigned by the Shift Supervisors

Duties are to be carried out while following established Standard Operating Procedures in a manner that is compliant with our safety policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Stack cases in a pattern assigned to the product
• Experience in operating various machinery as it relates to Berner's Operations: Packaging Systems (KHS); Filler Machine, Retorts (aseptic), Brewing equipment (Brew Deck operations); Labeler, and Pallatizer.
• Experience and understanding of CCPs; SOPs; Customer Specifications, Production Analytics
• Label products accordingly to product requirements
• Perform various tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
• Keep area clear of debris and hazards
• Inspect cases while being stacked for proper packing, damaged product, or other deformities
• Place a holding layer of shrink wrap on pallets to ensure stability
• Proactively inform Supervisors and Line Operators of problems
• In some cases, perform scanning functions and issue paperwork or tracking numbers

Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to twenty pounds regularly and repetitively
• Must have the ability to read a production schedule/assignment
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with the Supervisors
• Must have a solid understanding of basic math
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English

Working Conditions

• Indoors

• Walking on wet and slippery floors

• Standing/Walking up to 100% of shift