Production Technician - Second Shift

Corrugated Supplies Company; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 4,798,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401K with employer match

Paid vacation time

Prosperity bonus up to 15%

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corrugated Supplies Co. is hiring a Production Technician to support 2nd or 3rd shift, joining a fast-paced team focused on Safety, Quality, and Production targets.

The role involves operating high-speed corrugating equipment, robotics, and conveyors, while maintaining housekeeping and PPE compliance. Entry-level technicians train over five to seven years toward Tech A, gaining hands-on experience, learning processes, and contributing to continuous improvement across the shift.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of PPE and safety procedures.
• Ability to read basic instructions and operate equipment safely.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and housekeeping in work areas.

Responsibilities

• Follow PPE and safety procedures in the production center.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping.
• Meet production goals while ensuring product quality and cost targets.
• Collaborate with teammates and management to resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production problems to minimize downtime and hazards.
• Communicate effectively with plant operations and facility management.
• Learn manufacturing processes and share knowledge with the team.
• Read and interpret schematics; OSHA regulations knowledge is preferred.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

College coursework or certification

Associates degree in manufacturing

Tools

Forklift experience

Clamp truck experience

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 allactivitiesrelated 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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Some college or better.

Technical/other training or better.

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