Material Handler I/1st Shift

Elgin, Illinois, US on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted May 27, 2026
Job description

Functions Of The Position: 

  • Performs repetitive simple manual tasks involving lifting and moving product.
  • Assists other material handlers, machine operators and supervisors as needed.
  • Maintains clean work area.
  • Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP, SQF and regulatory requirements.
  • Aware and accountable for maintaining and documenting preventative controls necessary to ensure food safety and quality.
  • Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to management.
  • Responsible for partnering with others, sharing knowledge, skills and information within your team and across functional areas.
  • Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as professional and leadership development.

 

Qualifications 

  • Must have good manual dexterity and vision.
  • Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

 

JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

About this role

Summary

Performs manual tasks, maintains food safety/quality, collaborates, and assists team in manufacturing environment.

Job title

Material Handler I/1st Shift

Experience level

entry level

Industry

food manufacturing

Location requirements

Elgin, Illinois, United States; on-site work only

Salary

USD 34,944–42,910.4 per year

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

manual dexteritylifting up to 60 poundsfood safety

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

manual tasksfood safetyfood qualityallergen controlsHACCP
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Elgin, IL, USA

On-site City