Production Operator - Entry | 2nd Shift
campbellsoup · USA - IL - Downers Grove · United States · On-site
Posted Sep 24, 2026
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Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.
Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.
Location: Downers Grove, Illinois
Pay Rate: $23.00/hour
Shift: 2nd Shift (Generally starts as early as 2:45 PM until finish. Overtime and weekend work as needed. Start times and hours may vary based on production schedules, holidays, and staffing needs.)
Requirement: Strong attendance and punctuality are essential. Employees must remain in position for a minimum of one year and successfully complete a 90-day evaluation period.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE…
As a Production Operator, you will play a critical role in producing high-quality bakery products while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and operational standards. You will support manufacturing and packaging operations, maintain production efficiency, and help deliver safe, quality products to customers every day.
WHAT YOU WILL DO…
Operate, monitor, set up, and adjust production equipment including moulders, dividers, proofers, ovens, slicers, baggers, and packaging machinery.
Perform production tasks across multiple workstations, including Moulder, Pan Feeder, Bakery Support Helper (BSH), and packaging functions.
Ensure dough and finished products meet quality, weight, appearance, and packaging specifications.
Maintain compliance with HACCP, CTS, GMP, SOP, JSA, safety, allergen control, and traceability requirements.
Place, remove, stack, and transport pans and pan trucks throughout production operations.
Monitor product flow and packaging materials to ensure proper coding, bagging, wrapping, and labeling accuracy.
Feed products into processing and packaging equipment while maintaining required line speeds.
Troubleshoot minor operational issues and communicate concerns promptly to supervisors.
Complete daily production communication boards and provide updates on operational issues.
Maintain workstations and equipment according to 5S housekeeping and organizational standards.
Assist with other production or packaging assignments as needed to support business operations.
Support plant safety initiatives and consistently use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…
Production Supervisors and Team Leads
Bakery Production Operators
Packaging Team Members
Quality Assurance and Food Safety Teams
Maintenance and Operations Personnel
Cross-functional manufacturing teams supporting production and packaging activities
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)
High school diploma…