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Cooking Solutions Assembler

CompanyAFC Materials Group
LocationLake in the Hills
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 29, 2026
About The Company
You want to be an industry leader. Working hard to provide your customers, employees, and stakeholders with the best. We want to help you on your journey. Innovating to help you find real American-made solutions. Whether it's tortilla cooking or can coating, from carpet and walk-off mats to heat-and-serve sandwiches, from satellites and radar systems to vinyl windows and IV bags, we offer solutions and technical support specific to your industry. Our goal is to make each customer the hero of their own story by working to provide solutions specific to those needs. Family-owned & operated, made in the USA since 1988. #collaboration #innovation #madeintheUSA
About the Role

Description

Cooking Solutions Assembler - 1st and 2nd Shift!Location: Lake in the Hills, ILSchedule: 1st Shift- Monday - Friday 5:00 am - 1:30 pm2nd Shift- Monday - Friday 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Compensation: $16.50/hr + $2.50 second shift differential if applicable

Do you want to work in a hands-on environment where you will work alongside others to make products used in well-known companies? As a Cooking Solutions Assembler you will assist in the fabrication of specialty light weight food belts, food baskets, and fabric pieces used in the Quick Serve Restaurant line of business.


What You'll Do:

  • Places ends on fabricated parts for belts.
  • Unloads cured belts from curing oven.
  • Checks pattern on belts and weave of fabric on baskets for defects and sorts the products accordingly.
  • Applies instructions, inserts pin, and packages belts and fabricated parts for shipment.
  • Creates belts, baskets, and other fabricated items for the FPG business by following written or verbal work instructions.
  • Packages belts, baskets, and other fabricated parts for shipment.
  • Works at different work stations as production needs require and as directed by the supervisor.
  • Works on line where tasks vary from sewing to heat sealing.
  • Able to read orders and carry out essential functions of the job without direct supervision.
  • Good working knowledge of quality control and attention to detail.
  • Maintains work area, lightly cleaning as necessary.
  • Correctly completes all inventory transactions in the ERP system.

What You’ll Bring

  • Ability to regularly lift up to 15 pounds. Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
  • Minimum 6 months manufacturing experience.
  • High school or general education degree (GED) preferred, but not required.

Why Join AFC?

  • Stability & Growth: Industry leader with over 30 years of proven success
  • Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) – starting 1st of the month after 30 days
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO & 10 Paid Holidays
  • Annual Safety Shoe & Gym Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement & In-House Training (AFC University)
  • $2,000 Referral Bonus Program

About Us
AFC Materials Group, headquartered in Lake in the Hills, IL, is a global leader in high-temperature and non-stick composite solutions. Since 1988, we’ve partnered with OEMs, distributors, and end users to solve complex production challenges through expert coating, converting, and fabrication capabilities. For over 30 years, we've built a reputation on innovation, reliability, and a strong commitment to our people and customers. Join a team where growth, quality, and forward thinking are at the core of what we do.


AFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

AFC is a Drug-free workplace

Key Skills
ManufacturingAssemblyFabricationQuality controlAttention to detailInventory managementERP systemSewingHeat sealingPackagingReading orders
Categories
ManufacturingTradesFood & Beverage
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time offPaid holidaysAnnual safety shoe reimbursementGym reimbursementTuition reimbursementIn-house trainingReferral bonus program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The assembler is responsible for fabricating, inspecting, and packaging specialty food belts and baskets according to work instructions. They must also maintain their work area and accurately process inventory transactions within the ERP system.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
85
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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