Manufacturing & Assembly Specialist II

Poppy Bank; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Poppy Bank in Frankfort, IL is seeking a full-time manufacturing/assembly worker. You will use a Ritetime system to record work, pull parts, and assemble components to specification.

Responsibilities include measuring components, maintaining inventory, documenting material usage, and packaging completed orders. The role requires basic computer skills, safety compliance, and the ability to coach others in training; a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and procedures.
• Competence to use common tools for assembly and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Record work with computer scan system (Ritetime) and pull parts from inventory.
• Assemble components, verify fit, and prepare finished goods.
• Measure, test and verify specifications of completed components.
• Package, label, and store finished products in designated locations.
• Maintain safety policies and report unsafe activities.

Skills

Read and interpret docs

Good hand-eye coordination

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cordless drills

Wrenches

Label gun

Band saws

Pneumatic stapler

Job description

• Base Pay $20.25 - $21.50 / Hour
• Job Category Manufacturing, Assembly, Warehouse
• Employee Type Full Time

Role and Responsibilities

Preparation:

Utilize computer scan system ( Ritetime ) to record work

Accurately p ull parts and components from inventory locations for building of finished goods.

Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.

Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates, samples or QPM.

Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies including tray hardware attachments .

Acknowledge & report unexpected bottlenecks and / or roadblocks of assigned production tasks to meet specifications and notify supervisor .

Use and maintain tools ranging from common hand and power tools (such as cordless drills, wrenches, allen wrenches, label gun) to bag sealer, glue gun, vises, pneumatic staple gun, thermoformer , clicker press, T-nut machine , oven and band saws and like machinery/tools .
Apprentice cabinetmaker-level skills —hands-on woodworking, sanding, finishing, and assembly experience. Comfortable working with wood, finishes, adhesives, and shop tools in a production environment.

Document and regulate :

Verifies specifications by measuring / testing completed component .

Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies

Accurately record material usage for work orders on designated paper work .

Perform cycle counts and inventory verifications as needed .

Compare colors, shapes, textures, or grades of products or materials to templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards.

Keeps assigned equipment and tools operational by completing preventative maintenance and or replacing tools as required .

Documents recommended actions by completing production and quality forms.

Package and store:

Properly package and label complete work order.

Accurately store product in designated location and record storage locations.

Cross train s to higher technical skill level as well as coaching and helping new or basic skilled assemblers in training.

Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.

Perform tasks as directed by supervisor

Requirements

Required Skills and Education Requirements:

Demonstrate c ompetence to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form

Compet ent to read and interpret documents such as q uality procedure manuals and safety rules .

Demonstrate c ompetence to recognize production roadblocks/bottlenecks of assigned production tasks to meet specifications that arise adhering to standard practices

Competence to use and maintain cordless drills, wrenches, allen wrenches, label gun , pneumatic staple gun, thermoformer , clicker press, T-nut machine , band saws and like machinery/tools .

Ability to use good judgment to improve job efficiencies , recommending changes to supervisor.

Demonstrate c ompetence to respectfully communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand

Demonstrate c ompetence to guide and coach new employee assemblers , alerting supervisor of personnel issues

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic knowledge of computer operation

Summary

We offer a competitive hourly rate in the range of $20.25to $21.50 based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities tied to performance.

Beyond pay, our market‑leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. We also provide a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan with employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it’s needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.