Process Operator

Process Operator

location West Chicago, Illinois, United States

category Supply Chain & Engineering

Full time

Job ID: R160393

Posted: Aug 21st 2026

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will be responsible for: Produce blended flavors and flavor components in compliance with governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards.

To comply with NFI’s Safety Policy and maintains a safe and healthy work environment that meets or exceeds governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards

• To comply with NFI’s Quality Policy for delivering 100% safe products to our customers.
• To load trucks and containers with NFI finished flavors and components in compliance with governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of batch tickets, production orders, HACCP forms and SAP transactions
• Inspect all outgoing containers for compliance with FDA, GMP, HACCP, customer, and company specifications.
• To unload trucks and tankers of flavor components in compliance with governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of shipping and receiving documentation and SAP transactions.

What are we looking for?

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Excellent reading and writing skills in English

• Excellent math skills for weights and measures of ingredients

• Certified operating a forklift.

• 5-8 years confectionary/food industry flavor blending experience

• Basic Microsoft Office computer skills and SAP computer skills

• Intermediate problem-solving skills

• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• 5-8 years confectionary/food industry flavor blending experience

• To comply with OSHA, GMP, FDA, DOT, FAA, and EPA regulations while working in the shipping and receiving department.

• To comply with OSHA, GMP, HACCP, FDA, DOT, and EPA regulations while working in the production operations

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting, carrying, and handling of materials, tools, and ingredients. (5 – 55 lbs.)

• Frequent standing, walking, gripping, and reaching

• Occasional sitting, bending, twisting, and climbing stairs.

• What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

• The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

• The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 22.50 - USD 30.93

• The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

• The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 22.50 - USD 30.93

• Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable law and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected under federal, state, and local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

• Benefits at a Glance:

• Industry competitive pay & bonus

• Learning and development support

• Tuition reimbursement

• Pet friendly offices

• Paid time off

• 18 paid weeks off for parental leave in the US

• Up to 23 weeks top-up for parental/maternity leave in Canada

• 5+ days of bereavement leave

• Health & dental package from day 1

• Life insurance & disability coverage

• On-site fitness center

• 401(K) Match/Retirement Savings Plan

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan in Canada

• Note: Benefits may vary by role and location.