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Packaging Operator - Skittles ($1,500 Sign-on bonus)

USA-Illinois-Yorkville💼 Full-time💰 $23–$23🗓 2026-08-18 → 2026-09-25

Core

Operate and maintain automated food manufacturing machinery to produce quality confectionery products while ensuring safety and efficiency standards.

Role type

Manufacturing operator (food production)

Builds

Confectionery products (e.g., Skittles) for mass distribution

Domain

Food manufacturing / Confectionery

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (physical goods)

Required skills

Operating automated machinery, performing changeovers, cleaning equipment, lifting heavy materials, using pallet jacks/forklifts, following HACCP protocols, basic math and problem-solving

Preferred skills

Experience with PLC/HMI systems, lean manufacturing knowledge, TPM environment experience, engineering or manufacturing degree

Technologies

PLC, HMI, 5S standards, TPM

Responsibilities

Operate assigned machinery, perform changeovers and deep cleanings, maintain work area organization, fill out HACCP and military sheets, participate in TPM teams, identify improvement opportunities

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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