Industrial Production Operator — 12-Hour Shifts, Great Benefits

IKO Industries; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Match

Paid vacation

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking a Production Operator to run the production line, feed materials, resolve line stoppages, and ensure quality before shipment. The role reports to the Production Supervisor and requires strong attention to safety and accuracy.

The position involves operating machinery, handling forklifts, and documenting production data. Candidates should be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds, with fluency in English and a preference for 2+ years in

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies, programs, and procedures.
• Complete health & safety pre-start checklists.
• Ensure products meet established quality specifications.
• Document quality checks at regular intervals.
• Operate manufacturing equipment per procedures.
• Operate counterbalance, propane-powered forklift.
• Document production numbers and downtime data.
• General housekeeping duties.
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff.

Skills

Forklift operation

Heavy-industrial experience

English fluency

Tools

Forklift

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking a Production Operator to run the production line, feed materials, resolve line stoppages, and ensure quality before shipment. The role reports to the Production Supervisor and requires strong attention to safety and accuracy.

The position involves operating machinery, handling forklifts, and documenting production data. Candidates should be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds, with fluency in English and a preference for 2+ years in