Hays US PRODUCTION OPERATOR I

Title:        Production Worker
Location:    Carpentersville, IL 60110
Shift:       1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift (M-F)
Duration:    0-6+ Months (Temp to permanenet)
Pay Rate:   $21/hour + $1.25/hour shift differential
 
Responsibilities:
Comply with all safety requirements resulting in zero safety violations. This includes participating in all safety related activities such as safety talks, behavioral based safety observations, audits, etc.
Operate, monitor and troubleshoot equipment used during daily manufacturing
Perform changeovers and disassemble, assemble, and clean machinery
Understand and execute daily production run schedules, resolve quality issues, and report any unresolved issues immediately
Stage packaging area, manually lift and load 55lbs or more of material into equipment, bag/box finished product and prepare for shipment and distribution
Operate forklift to transport raw materials and finished product to designated areas
Operate hand tools to effectively degate or deflash materials
Empty trash and waste into compactor or dumpster
Raw material management including organizing, handling, weighing and measuring
Follows standard operating and LOTO procedures for all assigned tasks
Performs all standard QC tests and accurately record production data
Performs equipment maintenance tasks (PM’S, troubleshoot, repair, etc.), where applicable.
Maintain a clean work environment and all tools and equipment are in the proper location and storage units
 
Qualification:
Minimum 6 months previous experience in production or manufacturing position;mechanically inclined preferred
Availability to work overtime or weekends on short notice as needed
Must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. At time of application
Must be able to read and interpret documents, write routine correspondence, and speak the English language to effectively communicate with supervisors and other team members
Basic mathematics and computer skills;SAP experience preferred
Properly follow written and verbal operating and LOTO procedures
Ability to work proactively and support other personnel and departments.
Ability to multitask and work both independently as well as contribute to teamwork
Maintain excellent attendance habits
 
Stand on feet up to 12 hours
Ability to perform: walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, twisting, and lifting a minimum 55 lbs.
Willing and able to comply with respiratory fit testing
Must be able to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include: heat, cold, dust, strong odors, and loud noises with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights of up to 25ft.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including long pants, long sleeves, steel-toed boots, gloves, hard hat, safety goggles, earplugs, and a respirator are required to be worn