Posted July 28, 2026
General Labor - 1st shift
FurstStaffing
Loves Park, IL, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
GENERAL LABORER – 1st shift, Alternate Work Schedule
AWESOME opportunities with Perfetti Van Melle – an exciting and innovative Confectionery Company in Loves Park LOOKING TO HIRE! Project packaging work up to 720 hours is also available.
$18.00 per hour – with opportunity for hire
Schedule: 5:30am- 6:00pm 12 hour shifts, rotating bi-weekly schedule
Week 1 – 4 days, 48 hours:
Off Sunday, Work Monday & Tuesday, Off Wednesday & Thursday, Work Friday & Saturday
Week 2 – 3 days, 36 hours:
Work Sunday, Off Monday & Tuesday, Work Wednesday & Thursday, Off Friday and Saturday
Some of the job responsibilities for the General Laborer include:
- Production line work – lifting, stacking, off-loading, dumping totes
- Visual and physical inspection of product and packaging
- Weighing of raw material
- Feeding gum into various machines
- Transporting product and material with electric hand trucks
- Data entry skills required
- General housekeeping and sanitizing of work area
- Courteous, effective communication
Physical requirements for the Packer / General Laborer include:
- Stand throughout shift excluding break periods
- Constant lifting up to 42 pounds
- Reach, bend, twist, push, pull, walk up and down stairs
- Visual ability to inspect product and packaging
- Legible handwriting
FurstStaffing offers immediate medical coverage (with partial reimbursement), earned holiday pay, referral bonuses, and other benefits to qualified employees. Here is a list of FurstStaffing benefits: Furst Class Rewards - FurstStaffing
More about Perfetti Van Melle (PVM) opportunity for hire:
During your FurstStaffing assignment, PVM will monitor reliability, safety/quality and performance. If consistently meeting expectations, you may be considered for a Generalist position with a base rate of $21/hr. Generalists perform a variety of tasks including machine operating and material handling.
Perfetti Van Melle considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, merit-based compensation review (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Call us at 815-229-7810 and let us know you’re interested in an opportunity at Perfetti van Melle. If you’re new to Furst, apply directly to this posting. Thanks!
