Production Associate - 1st Shift

Paylocity; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity in Manteno, IL is seeking a production associate to support and move materials and finished goods along the packaging line, with emphasis on safety, productivity, and quality.

The role involves loading and unloading bottles, stacking pallets, and following established procedures. Strong teamwork and clear communication with supervisors are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Effective verbal, listening, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with other departments and under shift requirements.

Responsibilities

• Dump empty bottles into hoppers, load bottles onto conveyors, remove liner, knock down cartons and stack pallets.
• Assist in start-up and shut down of production equipment.
• Stack full cases onto pallets to maintain packaging productivity and quality.
• Load product into cartons.
• Follow safety standards and production instructions.

Skills

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

A production position responsible for supplying and removing materials and product to and from all areas of production. This person should work safely, be production oriented, and educated in the food safety defense.

• Dump empty bottles into hoppers, load bottles onto conveyors, remove liner, knock down cartons and stack pallet in a manner to maintain packaging productivity and quality guidelines.
• Assist in the start-up and shut down of production equipment,
• Stack full cases of product off the packaging line onto pallets in a manner to maintain packaging productivity and quality guidelines.
• Load product into cartons
• Follow all safety standards
• Document duties as scheduled in the computer based system
• Complete quality inspections per specifications
• Perform cleaning and sanitation duties as assigned
• Follow all written and verbal production instructions and priorities
• Assist in finding coverage for shift to fill in for absences and vacations
• A good working and communication relationship with co-workers, warehouse personnel, the Production Supervisor and Manager
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent work experience
• Effective verbal, listening, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with other departments in the company.
• Ability to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays if required.
• Self- directed
• Good attendance
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment and practices.