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AFC Materials Group

Cooking Solutions Lead

Lake In The Hills, IL

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Seniority
Lead / management
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
30 Oct 2026

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Description

Cooking Solutions Lead

Location: Lake in the Hills, IL

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 1:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Compensation: $17.00-19.00 /hr plus $2.50 shift differential

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

Overview

AFC is seeking a skilled Cooking Solutions Fabricator Lead to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting workers in the fabrication of specialty lightweight food belts and fabric pieces in the Quick Serve Restaurant line of business. The ideal candidate should have experience in operating heat sealing machines and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do:

  • Works at different workstations as production needs require and as directed by the supervisor.
  • Good working knowledge of quality control and attention to detail.
  • Maintains work area, lightly cleaning as necessary.
  • Oversees the daily activities required to process the current production jobs, ensuring safety throughout the process
  • Promotes a positive team environment.
  • Suggest process improvements and be a change agent, following through when change is necessary
  • Ensures the department’s work environment and work processes are safe, training employees in the company’s established processes
  • Escalates any safety, quality, production or any issue that impacts production to the supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Support, clearly communicate, and enforce company policies and initiatives
  • Correctly completes all inventory transactions in the ERP system.
  • Embrace and model AFC's Core Values
  • Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Two or more years related leadership or related experience preferred.
  • Experience in operating heat sealer, hand sealer, four-corner machine, and die cutter preferred.
  • 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

Original posting on AFC Materials Group's site ↗

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