Machine Operator

Welcome to VVF Illinois Services LLC! Were part of VVF Group a world leader in manufacturing of Oleo Chemicals and Personal Care products founded in 1939. We are one of the largest contract manufacturers of personal care products in the world. Here in Montgomery Illinois we focus on the manufacturing and distribution of Personal Care Products - we manufacture bar soaps deodorants antiperspirants and gels. At VVF its not about the job its about the experience. We strive to create an exceptional environment for our employees shaped by fair practices and excellent opportunities for career growth and a working culture that embraces diversity.

The Machine Operator / Operating Technician for our Bars Soap department works with other team members in the total operation of the mixing extrusion pressing and packaging equipment in the department. The Machine Operator/Operating Technician operates equipment in the production and packaging process from soap pellet storage through the palletizing of completed cases. The Machine Operator/Operating Technician keeps equipment sufficiently supplied with production components and materials maintains production records and documentation maintains cleanliness of the line operates the line safely operates the line within established quality and productivity standards.

Job Duties:

• Performs all duties in a safe manner utilizing current safety practices personal protective equipment and reporting procedures. Reviews all pertinent safety material before conducting new assignments.
• Uses verbal and/or written information to produce a quality product. Review production schedules to help coordinate accurate production runs. Receives shift instructions from the Team Leader and reviews the state and needs of the line at the start of their shift.
• Orders maintains replenishes and returns production materials. Uses material handling equipment as required and as necessary.
• Checks controls operates adjusts replenishes cleans and clears jams for any equipment on the packaging line such as the scale plodder cutter press carton wrapper bander case packer case sealer palletizer and conveyor systems.
• The Operating Technician and other personnel on the line work as a team to solve any operation/production problems. When problems occur the Operating Techs are required to check control operate adjust replenish clean and clear jams for any equipment on the packaging line such as the scale plodder cutter press carton wrapper bander case packer case sealer palletizer and conveyor systems and clean or perform other operational duties anywhere on the line.
• Cleansand changes filters on plodding and die chilling equipment.
• Constantly monitors product flow inspects for quality defects and rejects products unsuitable for sale.
• Relieves other Operating Techs during breaks and lunches.
• Signals other Operating Techs Maintenance Techs and/or other resources for assistance information etc. of material problems machine trouble or when adjustments are required.
• Provides Team Leader with production counts. Records all downtime and reasons.
• Provides written regulatory information associated with production (i.e.: packaging and product retains etc.).
• Cleans around and under operating equipment using necessary tools and appropriately disposes of debris.
• Packs seals and hand palletize finished cases as required.
• Starts up operates and shuts down processes in accordance with Team Leader or operational instructions JSAs etc.
• Trains other MOS II personnel.
• Monitors gauges controls etc. for primary and auxiliary equipment to troubleshoot communicate and correct problems to maximize production.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management. No task or assignment is exclusive to a classification or skillset. An employee working in this classification is expected to perform various duties and tasks that traditionally may not have been assigned under a more narrow job classification.

Basic Minimum Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

We are a Union Manufacturing shop. We operate three (3) shifts five (5) days per week. Current shift openings are on the Midnight Shift (12am - 8am). Starting pay is $23.40 per hour plus applicable shift differential.

At VVF our people are what make the difference. Benefits for this position include medical dental and vision insurance available after 60 days of employment. Life Insurance and Short-Term coverages are provided and paid for by the company. We offer a company match on employee contributions into our available 401(k) retirement plan. Enjoy company paid holidays and vacation time as well as a business casual work environment.

VVF is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion national origin sex or gender age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information including the perception that a person has any of those characteristics or that the person is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of those characteristics or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable law. VVF is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to or call Human Resources at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.