Production Associate - 2nd Shift

Plochman Career; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Plochman Career is seeking a motivated production worker to contribute to all stages of the packaging line, from loading bottles to palletizing finished goods. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and adherence to quality guidelines.

The candidate should be ready to assist with start-up/shut-down, sanitation, and routine inspections while maintaining good communication with co-workers and supervisors. On-site, full-time position with potential shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Dump empty bottles into hoppers, load bottles onto conveyors, remove liner, knock down cartons and stack pallet to maintain productivity and quality.
• Assist in start-up and shut down of production equipment.
• Stack full cases of product onto pallets while maintaining productivity and quality guidelines.
• Load product into cartons and ensure correct packing.
• Follow all safety standards and document duties as scheduled in the system.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation duties as assigned.
• Complete quality inspections per specifications.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

Teamwork

Good attendance

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.