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Production Operator

Smart Ims
Wheeling, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026
Company Description


**** Onsite Role ***

2 positions for Night Shift roles 6 pm-6:30 am

3 positions Day shifts M-F 8 am to 4:30m


Job Description


Steel-toed boots required- can be reimbursed with expense . Physical required.


Core Responsibilities:

  • Perform functions relating to various tasks including: depalletization, production filling, product packaging, palletization, shipping and receiving.


Major tasks include:

  • Advocate and practice the principals of the Safety program
  • Participate in plant safety committee meetings and activities
  • Operate paint making control systems
  • Operate manufacturing equipment such as pumps and valves
  • Operate packaging equipment such as robotics, filling machines, case packers, labelers, etc.
  • Operate forklifts
  • Unloading of dry and liquid materials
  • Loading of trucks with finished goods
  • Monitor quality or product in manufacturing and packaging areas to include OTMIS (off the mill in spec), cycles, fill levels, package appearance, fill weights, and raw material certificate of analysis
  • Report unsafe conditions using STOP or SMART cards.
  • Reading and following instructions in all areas of the production floor, packaging, shipping, receiving, etc.
  • Participate in housekeeping activities that are indicative of a safe and clutter free work environment


Additional Duties:

  • May assist in training of other General Production Operators as needed.
  • May be required to work a different shift to cover for vacations, overtime, call-ins, etc.

Additional Information


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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