Packing Line

Packing Line Worker – Northbrook, IL

Highland Baking Company is seeking dependable and energetic individuals to join our Northbrook team as full-time Packing Line Workers. This position is responsible for inspecting, packaging, labeling, and preparing finished bakery products for shipment while maintaining food safety, quality, and production standards.

Available Shifts

• Third Shift: 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.

• Overtime and schedule flexibility may be required based on production needs.

Attendance Bonus

Eligible employees may earn:

• An additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

• An additional $1.75 per hour for hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.

Attendance bonus eligibility is subject to company policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging equipment, including conveyor systems, slicers, and bagging machines.

• Inspect and select finished products to ensure they meet quality specifications.

• Arrange racks of products at the appropriate packing line.

• Place finished products onto conveyors, slicers, or bagging machines.

• Pack finished products into properly assembled and labeled boxes or plastic trays.

• Stack boxes according to product and pallet specifications.

• Transport stacked products to the wrapping machine.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe packaging area.

• Follow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.

• Report food safety, product quality, equipment, or safety concerns to a supervisor or member of management.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Dependable, responsible, accurate, and attentive to detail.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Willingness and ability to learn how to operate packaging equipment.

• Knowledge of bakery products is preferred but not required.

• Previous packaging, manufacturing, or food-production experience is preferred but not required.

• Familiarity with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), food-safety requirements, PPE, and color-coding policies is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for 8–12 hours.

• Ability to perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.

• Ability to frequently reach, bend, twist, squat, push, and pull.

• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to move racks, boxes, trays, and pallets using approved equipment.

• Ability to work around moving equipment and in areas with varying temperatures.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Benefits

Full-time employees may be eligible for:

• Medical and other insurance benefits

• Paid holidays

• Paid vacation

• Paid sick time

• Medical and parental leave

• 401(k) retirement plan

Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and company plan terms.

Highland Baking Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.