Production Operator Illinois

Blachford; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Vision insurance

Job summary

Blachford is seeking a reliable Production Operator to join our Illinois team on the second shift. You will move product, operate a forklift, assist with batches, and help keep the area clean and safe. The role runs Monday through Thursday with overtime as needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (GED acceptable) and basic math and English skills, with forklift experience preferred. You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Forklift license preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Ability to work safely with minimal supervision and as a team.
• English literacy and basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Meet production and quality goals efficiently.
• Operate grinding, packaging, shrink-wrap, and palletizing tasks.
• Safely use a forklift to move product between areas.
• Report equipment problems to the Production Supervisor.
• Assist with batches and housekeeping duties as needed.
• Take samples to QA for testing.
• Support changeovers and ensure proper labeling.
• Unloading drums and maintaining ISO 9001 standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Safety minded

Team collaboration

Physical fitness

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift license preferred

Job description

Blachford is a chemical manufacturing company which produces Lubricants for various industries. Our company has been in operation since 1921, and we remain strong in our business because we test and innovate better methods to produce higher quality and efficiency for our customers. All our manufacturing processes are designed to be flexible and versatile with short lead times in mind. We have never been afraid to make big changes if they mean improving our quality of service.

This position will report to the Blachford Chemical Group which has a head office in Ontario Canada but will primarily be based in the Illinois office with some travel expected. We are seeking a new person to join part of our amazing team if you feel you have the qualifications or skills for this position.

We are looking for a responsible person with a safety first attitude to join our production team as an Operator. In this role you will need to be physically fit to help move, stack, and lift product bags either onto a skid or add into a mixer. You will be moving product with a fork lift, so a valid licence is an asset, between the warehouse and the production floor for operators. There maybe times where you are help to break apart product to be shoveled into large bins or performing housekeeping activities such as cleaning or vacuuming working areas around the machines. We are looking for a candidate who can be responsible to timely complete work tasks efficiently. A successful candidate will also familiar with safety practices and would report any concerns to the supervisor and is open to sharing new ideas to help improve system processes.

We are currently looking for second shift operators.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work to effectively and efficiently meet production and quality goals
• Use machines to grind batches, package, shrink-wrap pallets and move to the warehouse
• Safely use a forklift to transport product between production and the warehouse
• Report any equipment/process problems to the Production Supervisor and assist Maintenance in troubleshooting as required
• Assist in making batches or helping operators in separating product to be loaded into bins or totes
• Take samples of product to the QA lab for testing
• Assist with the change over or cleaning of machine equipment
• Ensure all products have proper labels and are stored properly when not in use
• Maintain good housekeeping practices such as cleaning floors and other tasks as assigned in the housekeeping schedule.
• Assist batch makers when directed by supervisors
• Unload truck loads of empty drums when needed
• Maintain ISO 9001 standards in the plant and all quality requirements in internal manuals
• Other duties as assigned.

Hours of work

• 40 hours per week, with overtime opportunities available based on business needs
• Day shift runs Monday - Wednesday 5:30 - 3:30pm, Thursday 5am - 3pm
• Second shift: Monday - Wed. 1:30pm - 11:30pm, Thursday 1pm - 11pm

Education and Skills

• High School Diploma / G. E. D. preferred
• Fort lift licence preferred
• Knowledge or experience in a manufacturing environment and its processes
• Ability to work safely without direct supervision and be a collaborative team member
• Able to read, write, and speak in English
• Proficient in basic math
• Capable of operating fork lifts
• Reliable, energetic and possess good attention to detail

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance