Machine Operator

Assembly Line Worker – Manufacturing

Location

Wheeling, IL ( 6 AM - 6 PM) OR (6 PM - 6:30 AM)

Position Summary

As an Assembly Line Worker, you will be part of our production team responsible for assembling, packaging, and inspecting products on a high-volume manufacturing line. You will work in a fast-paced environment, follow standard operating procedures, maintain quality and safety standards, and be part of a team striving for efficiency and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production line equipment and tools, following standard work instructions.
• Assemble components, sub-assemblies, or finished products according to specifications.
• Inspect and verify parts for proper fit, alignment, function, and quality.
• Package and label products, prepare them for shipping or storage.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the workstation (including 5S practices).
• Report any equipment or quality issues immediately.
• Adhere to production targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Follow all safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participate in training as required, cross-train on multiple stations.
• Assist in cleaning, line changeovers, and shutdowns as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, assembly, or production experience is a plus (but not always required).
• Ability to stand and walk for the full shift; frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching may be required.
• Able to lift up to 25-50 lbs (depending on specific station) and handle repetitive tasks.
• Basic math and reading skills to follow work instructions and measure parts.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, willingness to work shifts (including weekends or overtime if needed).
• Team-oriented, good communicator, safety-minded.

Employment Conditions & Requirements

• E-Verify participation: This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for all new hires.
• Background check: Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check (criminal history, employment history, identity verification).
• Drug screening: Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen and may be subject to random or periodic drug/alcohol testing as required by company policy.
• Compliance with company policies, safety rules, nondiscrimination standards.

Work Environment & Conditions

• Manufacturing environment: may be noisy, with moving machinery, conveyors, equipment.
• May require standing for long periods, repetitive motion, lifting, and shifting of parts.
• Temperature and lighting conditions consistent with manufacturing floor (may vary slightly).

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a major manufacturing facility of a well-known national brand.
• Training provided, chance for advancement within production or into other areas.
• Competitive pay, benefits (depending on full-time status) and a stable work environment.
• Be part of a team where quality, safety, and continuous improvement matter.

Minutemen Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.