Manufacturing Support

Fastenal Co.; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Fastenal is seeking a Manufacturing Support associate in Loves Park, IL to help run daily operations at the 5800 Industrial Ave facility. This full-time position supports costing estimation of custom fasteners, MRO, and OEM replacement parts while coordinating with satellite facilities.

You will handle customer support for branches, estimate production times, order materials, and schedule production, working MON-FRI 7:00am-5:00pm.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities.
• Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing customer support to our branches
• Estimating production times
• Ordering materials
• Scheduling production

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Math aptitude

Organization

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Details - Manufacturing Support

Job ID 640936

Title Manufacturing Support

Type Full-time

Location Loves Park, IL61111

Departments Manufacturing

Date Published November 3, 2026

End Date 11-16-2026

Job Description

Manufacturing Support

5800 Industrial Ave, Loves Park, IL 61111

IL180 Manufacturing Facility

Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm

OVERVIEW

Working as Full-time Manufacturing Support, you will support the daily operations of the facility along with our satellite facilities through involvement with costing estimation of custom fasteners, MRO, and OEM replacement parts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Providing customer support to our branches
• Estimating production times
• Ordering materials
• Scheduling production

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:

• 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs
• Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

ABOUT US

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.

COMPENSATION

The base pay range for this position is $48,000 - 60,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.