Manufacturing Team Member

toyotaboshokuamerica; Lawrenceville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Boshoku America in Illinois seeks an entry-level manufacturing associate to operate and maintain equipment, helping the plant meet safety, quality, efficiency, and cost targets. You will follow standardized work, collaborate with a team, and participate in process improvements while documenting activities and adhering to company policies.

The role requires 1–2 years in manufacturing or a HS diploma/GED, strong English communication, basic math, and a willingness to work in a high-noise,

Qualifications

• Must have good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Ability to communicate and work well with others in a group environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Follow standardized work procedures and sequence for each process.
• Work with team to identify waste and standardize new processes.
• Directly responsible for performance of assigned work area.
• Support safety, quality, productivity and cost improvement projects.
• Complete all records and reports as requested.
• Understand and follow company policies and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

English communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary:

Operate and maintain equipment in a manufacturing environment. Responsible for meeting plant targets for safety, quality, efficiency and cost reduction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical:

1. Work in a manufacturing environment emphasizing teamwork, safety, training and discipline.
2. Follow standardized work procedures and work sequence for each process.
3. Work with team to improve standardized processes/methods, identify waste, methodically eliminate waste and standardize the new process/methods.
4. Directly responsible for performance of assigned work area.
5. Work in a team environment on safety, quality, productivity and cost improvement projects.
6. Complete all working documentation, records and reports as requested.
7. Understand all company policies and procedures.
8. Be proactive and reactive to resolve abnormalities in the process.

Interpersonal:

1. Focus on employee relations centered on trust and teamwork.
2. Demonstrate a personality that works in cooperation with other team members towards building a sense of company teamwork.
3. Identify and make suggestions for continuous process improvements.

Qualifications:

1. Ability to communicate and work well with others in a group environment.
2. Must have good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English.
3. Basic math skills are required.

Education and/or Experience:

One to two years experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred

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Physical Demands:

The employee needs to be capable of working on their feet standing for long periods of time and occasionally will be required to lift up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment:

This position is a typical manufacturing environment with a high noise level. Personal protective equipment will be required.

Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.