Production Operator 1

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 1%

Wellness reimbursement and EmployeeAss

Job summary

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY seeks aProduction Worker to operate machinery and support a production line, ensuring quality products in a safe work area. You will join a team dedicated to efficient manufacturing and continuous safety improvements.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, willingness to overtime, and prior manufacturing or warehouse experience or training. Forklift certification and computer literacy are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• Willing and able to become certified in forklift operation.
• Willing and able to work with computers.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and a production line with the team to ensure quality products in a safe environment.
• Collaborate within the manufacturing operations and contribute to the plant environment.
• Be an active participant in the plant safety process and suggest improvements.
• Communicate quality performance information to the production team.
• Complete all required training.
• Perform repetitive duties and stand for long periods.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Stamina/physical endurance

Forklift operation (certification)

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation certification

Job description

Production worker manufactured goods while maintaining safety and quality standards. Core duties typically involve operating machinery, inspecting products, and keeping the work area clean.

Essential Functions:

• While reporting to the Production Shift Supervisor, as the Production Worker, you will be responsible for operating machinery, performing various tasks with your work team on a production line and ensuring the production of a quality product in a safe working environment
• You will also be collaborating and contributing to the production environment within our manufacturing operations
• Be an active participant in the plant safety process and contribute ideas to continuously improve operations
• Have a strong commitment to ensure product quality and communicate quality performance information to your production work team
• Accurately complete all required training
• You will need to able to perform repetitive duties and standing for long periods of time
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Shift: 2nd (1:30pm – 10pm) Monday - Friday
• Working in a team environment committed to the long term success of plant operations
• You will need to be able to lift up to 50 lbs.as needed
• You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail
• Willing to overtime as needed
• You have previous manufacturing or warehouse experience and/or training
• High school diploma or equivalent. May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of education
• Willing and able to become certified in fork lift operation
• Willing and able to work with computers
• Pay Rate: $20 - $25
• 2nd shift – 5% shift differential
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellness reimbursement, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• 80 hours of vacation, 40 hours of sick and 11 paid holidays
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance