Production Operator - Montgomery

Ravago; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Production Tech / Operator for their Montgomery, Illinois facility. This role involves meeting production goals, ensuring quality, and maintaining workplace safety. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and have forklift operation skills. The position operates on 2nd shift with competitive hourly compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

401(k) with matching contribution

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus at year end

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 months or more related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules and instruction manuals.
• Capable of performing essential duties satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and meet all production goals.
• Assist with equipment cleaning and sanitation.
• Inspect products for contamination.

Skills

Understanding of work orders

Basic arithmetic

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB TITLE: Production Tech / Operator

WORK LOCATION: Montgomery Illinois

SHIFTS: 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM, Monday - Friday

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

Production Operator is responsible for maintaining and meeting all production goals as well as productivity, to obtain complete customer satisfaction through production value, and employee effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow packaging instructions to properly complete a pack out.
• Assist with the cleaning of equipment and other department cleaning procedures.
• Review and complete assigned work orders.
• General assembly of boxes and other required packages.
• Assist with the warehouse, production, and rail yard sanitation.
• Inspect product to identify and remove contaminations.
• Assist with floor loads and other restacking projects.
• Assist with work orders for repacks. i.e. Box to bag, Box to box, Super sack to box, etc.
• Assist with railcar/container hook-ups.
• Assist with box/super sack to bulk truck repacks.
• Assist with the departments recycling program including gathering and bailing of corrugated cardboard, liners, super sacks etc.
• Must be able to lift 55 lbs. repeatedly.
• Operate a sit-down forklift.
• All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED; three months or more related experience and/or training; or comparable combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as work orders, packaging request, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine correspondence.Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Operate a sit-down forklift.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift upwards to 55lbs.
• Use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Occasionally reach with hands, arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Able to stand 8 plus hours per day.
• Periodically move up & down stairs.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.

Salary Range: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance plans, 401(k) with matching contribution, paid time off, discretionary bonus at yearend and professional development opportunities.