
Toluca: Machine Operator - 1st Shift
Hiring bonus: $25 — Express Employment Professionals pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Express Employment Professionals
- Location
- Toluca, IL
- Job type
- Temporary
- Pay
- $19.75/HourlyRate
- Profession
- Machine Operator
- Industry
- Manufacturing & Production
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $19.75
- Weekly
- $790
- Yearly (full-time)
- $41,080
This job pays about $19.75/hour — 2% below the median for Machine Operator jobs in Illinois ($20.06/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Machine Operator jobs in Illinois right now
- 11 open Machine Operator jobs in Illinois from 2 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $16.50 – $22.75/hour, median $19.50/hour.
- Typical Machine Operator pay in Illinois: $20.06/hour ($41,725/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Express Employment Professionals ($19.25/hour across 10 jobs).
Job description
Machine Operator
Location: Toluca, ILShift: 1st Shift
Pay: 20.00 Express Employment Professionals is partnered with a growing manufacturer in Toluca, IL and is seeking a Machine Operator to join their team. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a production environment, have strong attention to detail, and are committed to producing a quality product.
Responsibilities:
- Perform machine set-ups and make minor equipment adjustments as needed
- Operate packaging and production equipment safely and efficiently
- Monitor product quality and identify acceptable and unacceptable products based on customer specifications
- Complete equipment washdowns and product changeovers
- Ensure production runs meet quality and efficiency standards
- Maintain accurate production and quality records
- Follow all safety, GMP, and food safety requirements
- Keep work areas clean and organized
- Communicate production concerns to supervisors and team members
Requirements:
- Manufacturing or machine operating experience preferred
- Knowledge of GMPs and HACCP programs, or willingness to learn
- Basic math skills to calculate material quantities and production requirements
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Good organizational and communication skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
- Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Sick Time
- WEEKLY pay
- Direct Deposit
- $100 Referral Bonus (+$50 for the person being referred)
- $100 for every candidate you send that works 80 hours
- $50 for them just for being referred
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