Production Operator

IKO Industries; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IKO Industries is seeking a Production Operator responsible for running production lines in a safe and efficient manner. The role includes operating machinery, adhering to quality standards, and ensuring product readiness for shipment. Candidates should embody safety, detail orientation, and have relevant manufacturing experience.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account

401k Match

Paid vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Able to work 12-hour rotating production shifts.
• 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing preferred.
• 1 year of forklift operating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate production line machinery and ensure quality standards.
• Document production numbers and resolve equipment issues.
• Follow safety policies and complete pre-start checklists.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Fluent in English

Tools

Forklift operating

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

Role: Production Operator

Job Summary: Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for running the production line. This includes operating machinery, ensuring that raw materials are fed properly through the manufacturing process, resolving line stoppages, clearing equipment jams, verifying finished products against quality specifications, and ensuring that products are properly prepared for shipment.

Compensation: Starting rate is at $26.64 an hour

Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account

Employee Support and Mental Wellness

Short term disability

401k Match

Paid vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Engagement Events

Awards and Recognition

Tuition Reimbursement

Service Awards

Job Responsibilities

Adhere to safety policies, programs, and procedures

Complete health & safety pre-start checklists

Ensure that products being produced meet established quality specifications

Document quality checks at regular intervals

Operate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating procedures

Operate counterbalance, propane-powered forklift

Document production numbers, items contributing to downtime (using computerized systems and hand-written production reports)

Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff

Qualifications

Able to work 12-hour rotating production shifts

Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred

Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred

Comfortable with working in a dusty environment

Manual dexterity and attention to detail

Fluent in verbal and written English

Ability to follow direction and specific instructions

Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis

Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time

Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces

Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.