Production Worker - 2nd & 3rd Shifts

DeKalb Health; Knox (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan options

Job summary

JW Hicks, Inc. in Knox, Indiana is seeking Production Workers for 2nd and 3rd shifts to join our growing team.

You will operate mixers, mold parts, cast, finish products, and manage ovens/kilns, while maintaining ERP records. A high school diploma and physical fit are required; post-offer drug screening applies.

This non-exempt role offers steady year-round work with overtime opportunities and potential for career advancement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Post-offer, pre-employment physical and drug screen required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. consistently.
• Good hands-on & mechanical aptitude is needed.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Competitive pay and merit-based increases.
• Career advancement opportunities in a growing company.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate mixers and add minor ingredients to prepare mixes for casting/pressing.
• Demold parts and reassemble molds for next day.
• Cast, press or finish product.
• Operate ovens and kilns to dry and fire product.
• Maintain raw material and product identification and data in ERP.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials and work in progress.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

JW Hicks, Inc. believes in "Doing it Right."

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• Location 1750 W,Pacific Avenue,Knox, IN, 46534,United States
• Base Pay $17.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Other Compensation Shift Premium - $1.25
• Job Category General Labor, Mechanical
• Industry Refractory, Manufacturing
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

At JW Hicks, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our growing team in Knox, Indiana. Currently we are looking to add Production Workers to 2nd & 3rd Shifts. We have a passion to produce the best refractory products on the market and are seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and heart for "Doing it Right."

Requirements

Production Worker (Laborer) Job Responsibilities:

• Operate mixers and add minor ingredients to prepare mixes for casting/pressing
• Demold parts and reassemble molds for next day
• Cast, press or finish product
• Operate ovens and kilns to dry and fire product
• Maintain raw material and product identification and record data into ERP system
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials and work in progress

Production Worker Qualifications

• Good "hands on" skills with reasonable mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout shiftli>
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical and drug screen prior to employment
• Competitive pay and merit-based increases
• Career advancement opportunities in a growing company
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Paid time off and retirement plan options

Summary

2nd shift is Monday-Thursday 10 hour shifts and 3rd is a Sunday-Thursday, over-night position with some overtime available. If you are looking for steady, year around employment and have a good work history, we would love to hear from you.