Industrial Equipment Operator

Manthei Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading hardwood veneer and plywood industry company as a 1st shift Industrial Equipment Operator. You'll operate various equipment to ensure quality production while maintaining safety standards. Competitive benefits package includes health insurance, paid time off, and 401k match. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a keen attention to detail.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Excellent health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401k employer match

Profitability bonuses

Access to onsite success coach

Product discounts

Qualifications

• Experience running industrial equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience operating a fork lift.
• Ability to lift 25-50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety guidelines and report concerns.
• Work on a production line with speed and accuracy.
• Ensure production standards are met consistently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Positive attitude

Job description

Are you a skilled equipment operator with a strong aptitude for multitasking? If you enjoy manufacturing and machine operation, we would love to hear from you!

Welcome to Manthei Wood Products . We are an energetic, results-oriented, fun-loving, collaborative, humble, and passionate group of people that enjoy making a difference within the hardwood veneer and plywood industry. We have a hardwood face veneer division, a specialty plywood division, and a retail wood products division.

We are currently seeking a 1st shift Industrial Equipment Operator to operate various equipment such as a lathe, knife grinder, debarker, jointer, splicer and plywood press.

You will need to have a foundational understanding of the manufacturing process. You must be asafety-conscious individualthat can take a "hands-on" approach to understanding and operating the equipment, always focusing onquality of product outcomewhile maintaining anecessary level of production.

Manthei Wood Products' benefits package includes competitive compensation, excellent health insurance with high employer cost sharing, paid time off with additional paid holidays, 401k employer match, profitability bonuses, access to an onsite success coach, product discounts for the Manthei Group family of businesses!

1st shift works five days a week, 8-hour shifts, Monday - Friday. Hours vary by department and are either 6:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Dutiesinclude but are not limited to:

• Observe all safety guidelines and report safety concerns to management
• Work ona production line with consistent speed and accuracy
• Ensure that production requirements and standards are met consistently
• Make every effort to increase productivity and efficiency without compromising quality
• Operate machinery correctly and maintain it with care
• Work cooperatively with the production team to meet quotas and goals
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude

To truly be successful in this role, you'll need to be reliable and punctual, be respectful and communicate well with other team members, and have a positive, winning attitude.

Qualifications

• Have experience running industrial equipment in a manufacturing setting
• Experience operating a fork lift
• Experience operating a loader and excavator preferred
• Be able to lift approximately 25-50 pounds regularly
• Have great attention to details

Manthei Wood Products is part of a larger collection of companies known as The Manthei Group. To learn more about the company and the products we make, please visit www.mantheiwoodproducts.com

Manthei Wood Products is an equal opportunity employer; everyone is encouraged to apply.

Thank you for your interest! We look forward to talking with you!