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General Labor

Creative Employment Solutions
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2027

Job Description Summary:


Assembly of individual components to complete sub-assemblies and finished goods.

Packing components for storage or shipment.


Knowledge/Skills:

  • Basic math skills.
  • Capable of handling bulky and small components with the use of hand tools and magnifier glass if needed.
  • Capable of understanding basic drawings for components and visual aids.
  • Capable of following written instructions from SOPs.
  • Target oriented and believe in teamwork.
  • Good organizational skills, management skills and ability to be self-motivated.
  • Should have ability to multitask.
  • Familiarity with the use of Personal Protection Equipment, and with health and safety regulations.
  • Ability to work on foot for 8 hours, and to lift, push, and slide packages that weigh up to 50 lbs. on occasions.
  • Ability to work independently and safely.

Qualifications – Education/Experience:

  • Experience working in the Manufacturing Industry.
  • Knowledge of operating hand tools.

Duties/Responsibilities: (Position Specific)

  • Follows the Work Ticket schedule provided by production supervisor.
  • Uses Work Tickets to assemble products by collecting the kit of components prepared by warehouse operators / pickers.
  • Makes sure all individual components are properly identified with part number or ID#
  • Uses the appropriate SOP, drawings, visual aids, or product catalog to take the components and put them together to convert them into sub-assemblies or finished goods.
  • Identifies any missing, lost, or damaged materials listed on the work ticket and immediately notifies the supervisor.
  • Fills in the necessary forms or documents associated with parts to assemble (i.e., Work Tickets, scrap form, stock adjustment form, etc.)
  • Packs individual components and finished goods as indicated by SOP, drawing, visual aid, or product catalog.
  • Packs individual components and finished goods as indicated by SOP, drawing, visual aid, or product catalog.
  • Segregates any extra or left over materials that will not be packed, and properly identify them with part number, ID#, location, and any available information available, and turns them to warehouse operators.
  • Moves completed assemblies to designated area for the next process.
  • Ensures all components are properly assembled using the standard operation procedures and visual aids.
  • Ensure all components and finished goods are safely and securely packed and labeled for the next process.
  • Manages all components and finished goods with appropriate care.
  • Keeps organized and clean work areas and carts.
  • Assists with training of newly employed workers.
  • Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complies with legal requirements.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

  • The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
  • The employee must be able to work on foot for 8 hours, and to lift, push, and slide packages that weigh up to 50 lbs. on occasions.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18

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