Production Associate

Overview

 

PRODUCTION MACHINE OPERATORS-Manteno, Il

 

Do you have experience with basic manufacturing principles (Will be standing for long periods, fast-paced movement, read a tape measure, basic computer and math skills) We can train you on the rest!  

 

If so, WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!!!

 

 

Hiring Immediately! 

 

Shifts: Monday thru Friday

1st Shift: 6:45 am to 3:15 pm

2nd Shift: 2:45 pm to 11:45pm *  $1.50 shift differential 

 

Pay Rate: $20.30 an hour 

Paid Weekly

 

Comprehensive Compensation Package:

 

• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*

 

Benefits

• • Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date
  • Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options
  • Choice of an Employer-Funded Health Care Account (HCA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Integrated healthcare programs – telemedicine, chronic condition, weight management and msk health
  • Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Healthcare, dependent care
  • Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs
  • Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options
  • Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
  • Employee well-being reward program
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Child and family care support program
  • Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program
  • Employee discount program
  • 401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)
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Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Responsibilities

JOB DUTIES:As a Machine Operator you will be responsible for the safe, controlled start-up and operation of repelletization machinery to convert flake into pellets.

• Operate hydraulic jack or walkie to move articles to and from the repel area.
• Removal of packaging material from gaylords of flake.
• Inspect flake for quality and the presence of any contamination which will affect product quality or operation of the repel lines.
• Inspect final product for defect
• Legibly record information from raw material on appropriate paperwork to ensure accuracy of all production reports.
• Load flake into repel hopper in a timely manner to ensure machine run time.
• Lifting of empty gaylords and pallets into neat organized stacks.
• Maintain repel area in a neat organized manner (5S). This may require the use of approved Tiger Vac, broom, shovel, and other cleaning supplies as needed.
• Develop a good working knowledge of the equipment, controls, safety features, and operating procedures of all repel lines to ensure safe operation. This includes but is not limited to:  Ability to monitor vital functions of repel lines; Perform a screen change on a repel line; Perform a controlled shut down; Perform an emergency shut down; Ability to monitor product.
• Perform required Lockout/Tagout Procedures
• Perform required preventative maintenance tasks
• Assist with line maintenance when possible.
• Call help chain when required
• Other tasks as assigned by management.
• Follows all Plant Safety Policies & Procedures
• Participate in safety programs

 

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 

 

• This position requires the ability to be able to stand and walk for more than 2/3 of the time, the ability to talk and hear for up to 2/3 of the time, the ability to use hands, handle or feel, climb