Operator - Fabrication

Morton Buildings Inc.; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical/dental/prescription 

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

401K Opportunity

ESOP Retirement Program

Job summary

Morton Buildings, Inc. is hiring an Operator to join a production team responsible for manufacturing and assembling building components to meet daily production needs. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adaptability in a fast-paced setting.

Qualified candidates typically have 1 year of related experience, are able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly (75 lbs occasionally), and can pass a pre-placement drug screen. Starting pay is $20.50 per hour with overtime and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in production, maintenance, manufacturing or related capacity preferred.
• Willing and able to operate a powered lift-truck.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and good work ethic.
• Willing to work in a physically demanding environment and pass pre-placement drug test.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply safety and operating procedures to daily production.
• Operate plant manufacturing equipment as required.
• Read, interpret, and follow production work orders and/or engineering prints.
• Work in a safe, fast-paced, and changing environment.
• Utilize a powered lift-truck to move material to desired location.
• Follow all safety rules, standard operating procedures, and maintenance instructions.
• Ensure quality and/or shipping accuracy standards are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active listening

Reading comprehension

Positive attitude

Work ethic

Tools

Powered lift-truck

Job description

Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for more than 110 years and have six manufacturing plants servicing 106 construction centers nationwide. Per year, across America, more than 3,500 new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.

The Operator position is an active member of a production team that will assist in the manufacturing and/or assembly of building components to ensure daily production needs are being met.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply the Morton Building's safety and operating procedures, methods and standards to daily production
• Operate plant manufacturing equipment as required
• Read, interpret, and follow production work orders and/or engineering prints
• Work in a safe, fast-paced, and changing environment
• Utilize a powered lift-truck to move material to desired location
• Follow all safety rules, standard operating procedures, and maintenance instructions
• Ensure quality and/or shipping accuracy standards are being met
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year experience working in a production, maintenance, manufacturing or related capacity is highly desired
• Prior experience operating a powered lift-truck preferred
• Self‑motivated with a positive attitude and good work ethic
• Willing and able to continuously improve in job performance and development
• Active listening, learning, and reading comprehension skills
• Willing and able to take direction
• Willing and able to work in a physically demanding environment. This includes moderate to loud noise levels, occasional high climbing, indoor/outdoor exposure
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly; up to 75 lbs occasionally
• Able to pass a basic math test
• Willing and able to pass a pre‑placement drug test
• Reliable transportation to work every day
• Flexible to work year-round; regular overtime; off‑hours as needed

Benefits

• Starting hourly rate at $20.50 (based on experience) with available overtime and room to advance
• Excellent medical/dental/prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• 401K Opportunity
• ESOP Retirement Program which makes you an owner of the company

Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug‑Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-placement test which does include a drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.