Process Operator

Location: Sycamore IL

• Carry out responsibilities and duties in accordance with food safety legal and quality requirements to ensure products are fit for human consumption.
• Comply with EHS policies procedures and requirements.
• Monitor and support production processes in accordance with established procedures and work instructions.
• Assist with blending sifting packaging and processing activities.
• Monitor product quality to identify discard or rework defective products.
• Maintain accurate daily production records to support manufacturing performance analysis.
• Take responsibility for personal actions and work performance.
• Perform work in a manner that does not present a risk to self others or the environment.
• Comply with all environmental standards procedures and work instructions.
• Report environmental violations near misses unsafe acts incidents defects hazards and procedural inadequacies to ensure appropriate corrective action is taken.
• Actively participate in safety programs including training auditing and reporting incidents or near misses.
• Identify and recommend improvements to systems and work methods to support safe environmentally responsible reliable and cost-effective operations.
• Maintain and exceed housekeeping GMP and food safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Tate & Lyle complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

When determining final compensation we take into consideration: skillset job scope knowledge prior experience cost of living market data budget availability and other factors as permitted by law.

The pay range for this position is $22.78-$29.37 per hour. Second Shift (1:30-10:00 PM) will receive a $1.00 shift premium and Third Shift (9:30 PM-6:00 AM) will receive a $1.50 Shift Premium.

In addition to competitive pay we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes but is not limited to:

• Medical Dental Vision coverages
• Paid time off package including vacation sick time and 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401K with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Additional benefits at no cost to employees such as:Lifestyle Spending Account Identity Theft protection Employee Assistance Program telemedicine and more!

In addition to your Total Rewards culture and ED&I are very important to Tate & Lyle. We offer multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support various communities.

• High school diploma GED or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds throughout a 10-hour workday.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to bend squat reach and perform routine physical tasks.
• Ability to manipulate bags weighing up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis.

• Previous manufacturing warehouse logistics or food production experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment is a plus but is not required for entry-level candidates.

• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to learn production processes equipment operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Commitment to GMP food safety and quality standards.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Willingness to learn new skills and cross-train in multiple plant functions.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Continuous improvement of mindset and commitment to operational excellence.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules overtime weekends or holidays as business needs require.

• Strong positive safety mindset.
• Accountability and ownership of work.
• Reliability and dependability.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Continuous improvement orientation.
• Quality and customer focus.
• Basic understanding of EHSQ principles and workplace behaviors.
• Understanding of and commitment to J2E principles.

This position works in a manufacturing and warehouse environment and requires frequent walking standing climbing stairs lifting carrying bending reaching and operating equipment. Employees may be exposed to varying temperatures production equipment powered industrial vehicles and food manufacturing ingredients and materials. Appropriate PPE must be worn as required.

Safety food safety quality and environmental stewardship are fundamental to everything we do. All employees are expected to:

• Follow EHSQ policies procedures and work instructions.
• Perform work safely and responsibly.
• Report incidents hazards defects near misses and procedural concerns.
• Participate in safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help maintain a safe environmentally responsible reliable and cost-effective operation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority veteran and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.