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General Labor - 1st AWS

Loves Park, IL 61111

Posted: 03/11/2026 Employment Type: Contract Industry: A -Industrial Job Number: A 728147129 Pay Rate: $18 / hour

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 SundayWork Monday & Tuesday, Off Wednesday & ThursdayWork 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 reliabilitysafety/quality and performance.  If consistently meeting expectations, you may be considered for 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!
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