Shifts Available:
1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 6AM-2:30pm - $19.00/Hour
2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 2PM-10:30pm - $19.75/Hour
3rd Shift: Monday - Friday, 10pm-6:30pm - $20.50/Hour
Overtime: As needed, including occasional Saturdays
Masa Milling, Inc. is a leading producer of high-quality corn flour, dedicated to providing healthy, non-GMO, and preservative-free food products to communities across the country. We are committed to Integrity, Family, and Quality in everything we do. Our advanced manufacturing facility operates with a focus on safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.
Primary Role: The Production Crew Member is responsible for supporting the safe and efficient production of masa flour through operation of equipment, material handling, sanitation, and packaging processes. This role is essential to maintaining production flow, food safety compliance, and product quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Production Crew Members must be able to rotate between workstations and departments based on operational needs. This includes working in various processing areas and performing a range of production-related tasks.
Primary Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor PLC-controlled production systems.
- Perform cooking, steeping, drying, milling, grinding, sanitation, and packaging processes.
- Rotate between production workstations and departments as assigned.
- Monitor product flow, machine performance, and quality standards..
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of production areas in accordance with GMP standards.
- Collaborate with supervisors and team leads to ensure compliance with FDA manufacturing regulations and operational goals.
- Operate forklifts and scissor lifts safely and efficiently.
- Load and unload materials and finished goods.
- Perform minor mechanical troubleshooting and assist with basic maintenance tasks.
- Maintain accurate production records as required.
Safety & Compliance Requirements
Employees are required to comply with all company safety policies, plant rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements, including OSHA and FDA guidelines.
Failure to adhere to safety procedures or regulatory requirements may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to rotate between job assignments and departments
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
- Ability to work at elevated heights
- Ability to operate or become certified to operate forklifts and scissor lifts
- Ability to work in varying temperature environments
- Ability to wear required PPE, including respirator protection
Preferred
- Experience operating PLC systems
- Prior food manufacturing experience
- Forklift certification
- Mechanical troubleshooting experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Effective verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic production environment
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Prolonged standing and walking
- Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
- Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching
- Frequent climbing of stairs and ladders
- Exposure to heat, humidity, and production noise
- Work around moving machinery
- Work in elevated areas
Equipment Used
- PLC systems
- Industrial production and processing equipment
- Forklift and scissor lift
- Packaging machinery
- Hand tools
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Duties may be modified at any time based on business needs.
Employment with Masa Milling, Inc. is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the company at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.
Masa Milling, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with applicable federal and Illinois law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you ever worked for Masa Milling or any of its affiliated companies before?
- Do you currently have any family members employed at Masa Milling? If yes, please list their name(s) and relationship:
- What shift(s) are you available to work?
- Are you at least 18 years of age?
- Have you previously worked in a manufacturing or production environment?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
