Standard Product-General Labor

Armstrong group; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong World Industries is hiring a General Labor role in Libertyville, IL. Primary duties include manufacturing, assembling, and packaging to fulfill customer orders under supervision. Responsibilities cover safety, equipment handling, quality checks, and clean, 5S work areas.

Training may be provided for forklift operation and other tasks. The position emphasizes teamwork, compliance with OSHA safety policies, and adherence to company procedures as part of a larger manufacturing network

Qualifications

• 1+ year of manufacturing, assembly, or material movement experience preferred.
• Forklift operation knowledge or ability to learn forklift and other company vehicles.
• Basic understanding of fabrication processes and machinery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and plant regulations to prevent injuries or damage.
• Assemble materials and package finished products for transport to customers.
• Operate machinery or stations as directed by team lead to meet schedules.
• Maintain equipment with basic hand tools and report any issues.
• Keep records of production, waste, and quality checks; report discrepancies.
• Maintain 5S standards and good housekeeping at all times.
• Support the facility’s mission and participate in required trainings.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift operation

Material handling

Job description

Company: Armstrong World Industries

Primary location: Libertyville IL
Relocation offered: n/a
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: n/a
Non-compete: n/a
Pay grade: n/a

POSITION: GENERAL LABOR

Primary Duty:
Manufacture, assemble and package products to produce needed items in the pursuit of customers’ orders as directed by the team lead and/or supervisor.

General Duties:
Maintain a clean safe working area including sweeping, opening scrap, emptying dumpsters, trash cans, etc. Observe all safety precautions and plant regulations to prevent injury to self and others or damage to material or equipment.
Upon training & qualification, perform miscellaneous duties as required including production fabrication and assembly, infill pad creation, crating, forklift operation, inventory counting, and assisting others.

Working Responsibilities

• Follow all Company and OSHA Safety Policies. Observe all safety precautions and plant regulations to prevent injury to self and others or damage to material or equipment.
• Assemble materials and package finished products for transport to customers.
• Operate machinery or stations as instructed by the Team Leader to meet scheduled demands.
• Properly maintain equipment. Use basic hand tools such as cutters, trimmers, measuring tape, sanding tools, etc.
• Ensure that the standards for quality, output, safety etc. are adhered to and improved upon.
• Keep accurate records of production, waste, quality checks undertaken. Report inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Maintain a high level of customer focus in producing quality products and services that do not sacrifice the safety of others, oneself, nor the environment.
• Commit to and follow the facility Mission, Vision and Values that support the AWI Operating Principles as an individual and team.
• Attend and participate in all required company training programs.
• Conform to all company policies and procedures.

Education and Experience

• 1. Prior manufacturing, assembly, material movement, or machine operator experience preferred.
• 2. Knowledge of manufacturing materials, fabrication processes and machinery preferred.
• 3. Ability to learn how to operate a forklift and other company vehicles.

Plant Environment – This position operates in a manufacturing setting and can be subject to extreme cold and hot temperatures; uneven walking surfaces with cords, tools and other obstacles; intermittent loud noises; and dusty or dirty conditions. Basic PPE required: safety glasses, earplugs, and steel toe/composite boots. Specific PPE & training will be provided for activities requiring additional accommodations.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why should you join MRK Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

“Bringing our Purpose to Life” - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Libertyville IL)

MRK Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI), is one of twelve AWI plants in North America. Our Libertyville plant in northern Illinois is located 1 hour northwest of Chicago, and 1 hour south of Milwaukee, WI. It is also a short, 7 mile drive to beautiful Lake Michigan. Visit Libertyville’s historic downtown shopping and dining district, with nearly 100 restaurants, cafes and pubs. Stop by the Dunn Museum. Take your friends and family to the Libertyville Sports Complex. Check out their calendar of events for festivals, wine tastings, community bike rides, classic car shows and other activities that are hosted year-round. Libertyville provides a hometown feel, while being close to the 3rd and 31st largest cities in the US!

MRK Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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