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Posted August 23, 2026

Milk Intake Operator -1st Shift

Hughes Recruiting & Consulting
Lena, IL, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Intake Operator: Lena, Illinois
Our customer in Lena, Illinois, is seeking motivated individuals to join their team. We’re hiring Intake Operators to work full-time on 1st shift. As an Intake Operator, you will be responsible for receiving, inspecting, and preparing raw materials to support efficient and safe production operations.
Responsibilities of the Intake Operator:
  • Receive and inspect incoming raw materials for quality and specification compliance.
  • Document and report material discrepancies or quality concerns to appropriate personnel.
  • Coordinate with warehouse and production teams to ensure proper material flow.
  • Maintain accurate intake, inventory, and material usage records.
  • Store materials according to safety and organizational standards.
  • Follow all safety protocols while handling raw materials.
  • Assist with inventory tracking and material staging as needed.
Intake Operator Requirements and Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred.
  • Basic understanding of workplace safety regulations and procedures.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
  • Forklift experience or certification preferred.
  • Familiarity with inventory or quality control systems is a plus.
Pay for Intake Operator: $22/hour.
Intake Operator Benefits:
  • Paid weekly.
  • Direct deposit.
  • Health insurance.
  • Paid training.
Type: 1st Shift, Full-time.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00am until done, Saturday as needed.
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Are you ready to move from the worries of today to your dreams of tomorrow? If so, give Hughes a call. We are the top-rated staffing, recruiting, and HR experts in the region. We are headquartered in Freeport, IL and have 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Where we have offices, we have connections to the best local jobs! Walk in our doors and you’ll find friendly professional staff who dig deep, get results, and most importantly have fun! The reviews speak for themselves, at Hughes we quickly hook you up with companies that offer competitive pay rates, great culture & benefits, and a chance to elevate your life. We offer health insurance and 401(k) too to all our employees. To get the ball rolling, visit us online at www.hughesrecruiting.com and complete our application. We’ll be in touch soon!

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