Production Associate
Responsible for direct labor task directly related to the manufacturing process. Ensures quality product is produced and shipped to the customer.
Organization Name: Reading Rock
Website: www.readingrock.com
About Our Organization: Since 1947 Reading Rock has been a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of building materials to the Residential and Commercial markets. Joining the Reading Rock team means working and winning through our core values of ROCKS (Responsibility, Openness& Honesty, Continuous Improvement and Communication, Know the Customer, external & internal, Safety is a Lifestyle, not a slogan!). Our mission is “We strengthen American communities through exceptional building materials and services - engineered with pride from our families to yours…the right products, on time, every time!” Our purpose is to support the International Rett Syndrome Foundation and allows the team to help those who can’t help themselves. We continue to grow our business organically and through acquisitions while investing in our people, products and processes.
Reports To: Manufacturing Manager
Job Location: 803 N Mckinley Ave, Champaign, IL 61821
Benefits

• 401(k) Match
• Health Insurance
• Holidays
• PTO

Responsibilities include:

• Mix Cement, sand and other construction material
• Carry Material from mixing area to work area
• Press cement/sand mixture into molds
• Pull out completed material from mold
• Finish edges, clean up finished product
• Move product into Kilns if necessary
• Clean up and repair molds
• Perform 5s clean up process in various areas
• Clean work area and tools before and after work
• Assist other departments when necessary

Education
High School/GED preferred, not required
Experience
No Experience necessary, previous manufacturing a plus
Language
Basic ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, using the English or Spanish language.
Technology
Knowledge of how to use tools such as hammer, screw driver, nail gun etc.
Physical Demands
The employee is to regularly Stand; Walk; Climb or balance; Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; Reach with hands and arms; Talk or hear; Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis (physically demanding position)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Reading Rock is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.