Production Technician, AWS

Perfetti Van Melle

. Participate in Integrated Work Systems (IWS), a continuous improvement framework .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeLoves Park • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and monitoring packaging equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Proficient in troubleshooting equipment issues and performing quality checks to maintain product integrity and flow.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Packaging Equipment OperationTroubleshooting SkillsQuality Checks and InspectionsGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Data Entry and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Continuous Improvement FrameworkMachine OperationQuality ControlData EntryMathematical Calculations

Soft Skills

Problem AnalysisTeam CollaborationFlexibility to Learn

Tools & Technologies

Floor ScrubbersPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing ExperienceSafety ComplianceEquipment MaintenanceProduct Flow Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in Integrated Work Systems (IWS), a continuous improvement framework
Complete training, assessments, observations, and certification steps for assigned work areas or equipment
Operate and monitor packaging equipment safely and efficiently to maintain product flow from extruder discharge to palletizing
Perform package integrity and quality checks, including metal detection, seals, code dates, product weights, and case counts/weights
Monitor and maintain correct product and case weights
Handle machine scrap and waste as necessary
Troubleshoot equipment to ensure continuous operation
Perform computer data entry
Work safely to prevent accidents, injuries, and equipment damage
Maintain a clean and orderly work area during shift hand-off and weekly shutdown/sanitation
Operate floor scrubbers and other cleaning devices as required
Notify maintenance or the supervisor when a line or part of a line is down
Support continuous improvement by following standards, identifying losses, and contributing to team capability and performance goals
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Previous manufacturing experience is preferred
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to work overtime hours above the normal schedule
Strong troubleshooting and problem analysis skills
Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, uniform, hairnet, beard net, and mask when required
Ability to wear and use breathing protection devices as required in dusty conditions
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
Ability to occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
Ability to talk, hear, and smell
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull 350-pound wheeled carts
Close, distance, and peripheral vision abilities
Flexibility to learn and work in other job functions
Must comply with safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

PTO package including vacation, wellness, and pay it forward time off
13 paid holidays
401k with Company Match up to 8%
Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Annual well-being subsidy
20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, etc.)
Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)