Assembler - 1st Shift- Refrigerated Products

The Suter Company, Inc.; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

Short-term / Long-term Disability

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Wellness Programs

Job summary

The Suter Company, Inc. is seeking candidates for a manufacturing role in Sycamore, Illinois, offering a starting pay of $19.00 per hour. Responsibilities include supporting the company's mission, ensuring food safety, and assembling products.

Candidates should preferably have a high school diploma and previous manufacturing experience. This position requires physical capability and close adherence to company protocols and safety standards. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to operate and control equipment and monitor for proper functioning.
• Medium physical work: ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Support the Company's mission by achieving performance goals.
• Stop the production line for quality issues.
• Assemble product into retail packages and label accurately.
• Move and stack products according to specifications.

Skills

Reasoning

Mathematical skills

Technical operation

Physical capability

Language understanding

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

CORE HOURS

• Bethany Road Plant - Refrigerated Products, First Shift: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• As a make-to-order business, you may be required to work outside of this core schedule including on Fridays and/or Saturdays as needed.

STARTING PAY

• $19.00 per hour

UNIVERSAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Mission of the Company by identifying and accomplishing team and individual performance goals that directly support the goals of the Company.
• Treat all co-workers, customers and suppliers with respect and in accordance with the Company’s Code of Ethics and Core Values.
• Follow all company GMPs and SOPs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stop the line and inform QA or management of any food safety or employee safety issues
• Abide by customer specifications
• Set up, assemble, disassemble, and remove production equipment
• Open and empty boxes or containers of product
• Operate equipment within work area (e.g., scales, conveyor belts, etc.)
• Rotate through different positions as needed
• Assemble product into retail packages and/or boxes
• When labeling, assure proper label is used and the container is verified
• Accurately stack or palletize products
• Move full and/or empty baskets, pallets, boxes, bins, etc.
• Complete required documentation as required
• Basic understanding and user comfort with technologies, such as tablets, are required in this role.
• Fluency in English is preferred.

PERIODIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend production meetings as required
• Move pallets with hand jack
• Assist with thorough machine cleaning to assure food safety and quality

Requirements

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• High School diploma or GED preferred, plus some work experience desirable

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Reasoning – Follow one- or two-step instructions; routine, repetitive task(s); recognize problems
• Mathematical – Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers
• Language Development – Ability to understand and follow verbal, written or demonstrated instructions and short correspondence. Ability to write identifying information
• Technical – Ability to operate and control equipment; ability to monitor equipment to make sure it is running properly
• Physical Effort – Medium work: exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly, 20 pounds of force frequently and 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift or move objects
• Vision – far, near and mid-range vision, depth perception and field of vision
• Activity – Regularly stand, use finger dexterity, reach with hands and arms, engage in repetitive motions and grasp; occasionally talk, hear, climb, kneel, crouch, lift, push and pull

THE SUTER COMPANY BENEFITS (including, but not limited to):

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D
• Short-term / Long-term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ADA STATEMENT

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 could regularly be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, significant pace/pressure and moderate noise level. The employee is frequently exposed to dangerous chemicals and occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

This role description does not state that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.

Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer