What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extrusion Operator- Nights position at Zip Pak?
Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 500 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions.
Zip-Pak, Manteno, we need extruder machine operators to operate plastic extrusion lines. 12-hour shifts (7pm-7am), 2-2-3 day schedule with alternating weekends off. Clean, safe, temperature-controlled work environment. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, 401k, life insurance & more. Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
- 1800 Sycamore Rd, Manteno, IL
- Full-time, a great place to start a career
- Excellent benefit package
The extruder operator is responsible for running and maintaining a quality product. The operator must be proficient in making necessary adjustments and judgements to consistently produce product within quality specifications at or above productivity targets: line speed, uptime, and yield. The operator will at all times observe safety, HACCP/AIB/SQF guidelines and policies.
For Nights- The hourly range for a Machine Operator 1 is $19.00 to $21.50 plus an additional $1.00 shift premium. The pay rate for a successful candidate will depend on the geographic location, this pay range is for a successful candidate in the Chicagoland area. The specific hiring rate within the posted range will depend on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Quality:
Ensures proper equipment set-up
Properly performs and records quality checks
Communicates troubleshooting efforts with team members, supervision, maintenance
Assures proper quantities are run (no significant over/under runs)
Changeovers and line cleaning:
Performs line changeovers
Performs line cleaning
Performs some preventative maintenance as required
Packaging:
Properly boxes product
Ensures product is identified correctly and legibly
Utilizes correct pallet configuration
Safety/housekeeping:
Understands and observes all safety precautions, rules and regulations
Understands and observes all HACCP and SQF regulations
Keeps the area around line clean
Reports all safety hazards to supervisor
Paperwork:
Completes all required paperwork properly and legibly
Teamwork:
Assists other operators with spool handling
Assists other operators with changeovers
Assists other operators with line cleaning
Participates on task forces and committees as requested
QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS:
Extrusion experience desirable
High School diploma or GED
Stable work history
Demonstrates willingness to accept or seek new assignments
Mechanical aptitude/good troubleshooting skills
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to walk
ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Prescription drug insurance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Manteno, IL 60950 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Manteno, IL 60950: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $23