Production Operator 1

Evolving Solution Services; Kankakee, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

401(k)

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Quali Tech, LLC is seeking a Production Operator 1 in Kankakee, IL to run sifters and peripheral equipment, perform regular checks, and uphold food safety and quality standards. The role involves basic maintenance, data logging, and coordination with the Quality Control Lab to adjust products based on results.

Candidates should be comfortable in a hot production environment. The position requires a high school diploma or GED (preferred), strong safety awareness, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Safety-conscious mindset.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of technology in assigned area.
• Interpersonal skills to work with others.
• Able to work in hot environments.
• Able to ascend/descend stairs multiple times daily.
• Knowledge of quality, food safety and safe work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate sifters, airlocks, rollers and peripheral equipment to meet production run rates and specs.
• Perform hourly equipment and flow rate checks.
• Follow food safety and quality programs; assist in investigations of non-conformances.
• Keep area clean and organized; store equipment properly.
• Log magnet checks and report unusual findings to Supervisor.
• Complete daily paperwork and communicate equipment issues to production staff.
• Provide product samples and adjust quality based on QC lab results.
• Ensure proper contamination control and sanitation after shifts.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Safety awareness

Oral & written communication

Technical basics

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Mobility (stairs)

Quality & food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Production Operator 1

Regular Full Time QT Kankakee, Kankakee, IL, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $21.00 Annually

Quali Tech, LLC is a manufacturer of plant nutrition, animal nutrition, and food ingredients products and services. Found in 1967, Quali Tech has been developing new techniques to formulate specialized combinations of ingredients resulting in high quality, cost-effective and innovative products and services guided by our values.

World Class Customer Service

Uncompromising Quality

Family Feel/Professionally Run

Position Summary:

Operates sifters, airlocks, rollers, and peripheral equipment to ensure production run rates and customer specs are met. Performs hourly checks on equipment and flow rates. Responsible for following Company food safety and quality programs and assisting in the investigation and correction of any non-conformance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keep all air hoses, ladders, tools and other equipment off the floor and stored in appropriate place.
• Check all systems on a regular basis to keep all systems running freely and without blockage. Inspect and clean all cyclones and bag filters each hour.
• Check all process magnets once per 8 hour shift and log magnet check. Clean all accumulations, and report any unusual findings to the Supervisor.
• Complete all daily paper work on time.
• Willing to learn the most current SOP’s.
• Communicate with production personnel about equipment issues.
• Primary responsibility in buildings 8 and 8B, but is also responsible for assistance in any other areas as needed or directed by supervision.
• Provide product samples and making quality adjustments of products in response to results reported by the Quality Control Lab.
• Must clean up site after job completion to ensure that there is no contamination of QT K corn products.
• Report any infestation and/or contamination to ensure QT K produces and ships a quality product.
• Must report all accidents and near misses to create a safer work environment.
• Must perform safety and sanitation audits with supervisor as required.
• Maintains clean working area.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Skills:

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Need to be safety conscious.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Understanding of basic technology of area where assigned.
• Must have interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Must be capable of working in hot environment.
• Must be capable of ascending and descending flights of stairs multiple times a day
• Knowledge of quality, food safety and safe work procedures.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental and vision Insurance, HSA, 401 (k), Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program and Tuition Reimbursement.