Production Technician - Second Shift

Corrugated Supplies Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation time

Prosperity bonus up to 15%

EAP

Job summary

Corrugated Supplies Co. in the United States is seeking a Production Technician to join a shift team focused on safety, quality, cost and production goals. The role involves supporting operations across high‑speed corrugating machines, robotic devices, conveyors and automation systems.

Entry-level technicians train toward Tech A status over five to seven years, with shifts 3 pm–11 pm or 11 pm–7 am. CSC offers competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, paid

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• College coursework or certification programs desirable.
• Forklift experience required.
• Clamp truck experience strongly preferred.
• Associates degree related to manufacturing is a plus.
• Military training/experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Follow PPE and safety procedures for the production center.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping in work area.
• Help achieve production goals, quality and cost targets.
• Communicate with plant operations and facility management.
• Identify opportunities for safety/quality improvements.
• Troubleshoot production issues to minimize downtime.

Skills

English proficiency

Non-metric measuring

Mathematics basics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College coursework/certification

Associates degree (manufacturing)

Tools

Forklift

Clamp truck

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Summary:

Corrugated Supplies Co. (CSC), America’s largest independent sheet feeder, is a manufacturer and distributor of corrugated sheets. For more than 60 years, we’ve been dedicated to providing point of purchase (POP) display and box makers with innovation that spawns choice and value for its diverse customer needs. With 9 locations across the United States, CSC is home to the most advanced fleet of corrugators and will continue to create meaningful career opportunities. Come grow your career with us!

As An Employee Of CSC You Are Eligible For

• Competitive hourly rate starting at $26.00, with the opportunity to earn $34.83 upon reaching Tech A.
• Tuition reimbursement program for employees and dependent children up to age 26
• Competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation time
• Eligible for up to 15% prosperity bonus for meeting production metrics
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

The Production Technician will be involved in all activities related to a goal-directed Shift Team, to achieve CSC goals and highest standards of Safety/Housekeeping, Quality, Cost and Production during his/her shift, with a particular responsibility for general team support. Entry-level Team Support Technicians are expected to train through the operations skills, over the course of five-to-seven years, to attain highly skilled operations technician “Tech A” status, responsible for running highly technical processes and equipment.

This position can support 2nd shift, 3 pm - 11 pm or 3rd shift, 11 pm - 7 am operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Systems include high speed corrugating machines, robotic assembly devices, conveyors, batch mixers, electrical distribution systems, and building automation systems.

• Follow all PPE (personal protective equipment) and safety procedures associated with the production center
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping in work area
• Achieve conformance to production goals, product quality and cost
• Ability to exercise common courtesy and common sense at all times to build shift and CSC team relationships through mutual respect, conflict resolution, mutual assistance and encouragement
• Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement with respect to Safety/Housekeeping, Quality, Cost Production, and Team
• Troubleshoot problems throughout production run minimizing safety hazards, loss of quality, production, and downtime
• Effectively communicate with plant operations and facility management
• Strong desire to learn and share manufacturing processes with the team
• Knowledge and ability to read/interpret schematics, highly preferred
• Experience and compliance with OSHA regulations
• Self-motivated, dependable, punctual, and organized
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on business needs

Minimum Qualifications And Education Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• College coursework and/or certification program coursework
• Forklift experience required
• Clamp truck experience strongly preferred
• Preferred candidate will possess
  • Prior experience in corrugated industry
  • Experience in a manufacturing facility is a plus
  • Associates degree directly related to manufacturing is a plus
  • Related Military training/experience prefer but not required

Language Skills

• Working understanding of written and spoken English

Mathematical Skills

• Must be able to read & use a non-metric measuring tape
• Must be able to count & perform simple mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to use hand tools, perform rigging, and handle materials
• Ability stand and walk for prolonged periods and maintain balance on narrow walkways
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks
• Ability to reach vertically and horizontally with hands and arms
• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Possess required visual abilities close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Possess OSHA required auditory abilities

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Workspace is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration
• Exposure to a consistently loud work environment

EEOC

CSC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.