Second-Shift Production Operator: Safety-Driven & Hands-On

Blachford Chemical Specialties; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; 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 Chemical Specialties in Frankfort, IL is seeking a responsible Operator to join our production team on the second shift. The role involves grinding batches, packaging, forklift movement, and assisting with changeovers and cleaning.

We value safety, teamwork, and attention to detail; you will report to the Production Supervisor and help maintain ISO 9001 standards while aiming for efficient production and quality goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Forklift license preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic math skills.
• Capable of operating fork lifts.

Responsibilities

• Meet production and quality goals.
• Operate 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 equipment 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.

Skills

Forklift license

Basic math

Team collaboration

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Blachford Chemical Specialties in Frankfort, IL is seeking a responsible Operator to join our production team on the second shift. The role involves grinding batches, packaging, forklift movement, and assisting with changeovers and cleaning.

We value safety, teamwork, and attention to detail; you will report to the Production Supervisor and help maintain ISO 9001 standards while aiming for efficient production and quality goals.