Production Assistant

APL Engineered Materials, Inc.; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

APL Engineered Materials in Urbana, IL is seeking a Production Assistant to clean and inspect custom glassware used in chemical manufacturing and to assist with production setup and cleanup. The role requires attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and reliable attendance. Manufacturing or lab experience is preferred but not required.

High school diploma or equivalent is requested. The position offers daytime shifts with hourly pay between $18.00 and $20.00 per hour and a focus on

Qualifications

• Experience in a lab or manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning custom glassware for chemical manufacturing.
• Expected to work in a safe/responsible manner with chemicals and fragile glass.
• Monitor glassware for cracks or imperfections.
• Assist production with set-up and clean-up operations as needed.
• Provide and manage a safe and accident-free work environment by complying with all company safety rules while performing job duties.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Additional duties assigned as required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: APL Main Office - Urbana, IL 61802, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, APL Engineered Materials is looking for a Production Assistant to clean and inspect custom glassware used in chemical manufacturing and assist with production setup and cleanup. This position requires attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and reliable attendance. Manufacturing or lab experience is preferred but not required.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for cleaning custom glassware for chemical manufacturing.
• Expected to work in a safe/responsible manner with chemicals and fragile glass.
• Monitor glassware for cracks or imperfections.
• Assist production with set-up and clean-up operations as needed.
• Provide and manage a safe and accident-free work environment by complying with all company safety rules while performing job duties.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Additional duties assigned as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience working in a lab or manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Pay: $18.00–$20.00 per hour