at Morton Buildings Inc. in Morton, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for more than 110 years and have six manufacturing plants servicing 106 construction centers nationwide. Per year, across America, more than 3,500 new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.
The Lead Operator position is an active member of a production team that will assist and lead other plant workers in the manufacturing and/or assembly of building components to ensure daily production needs are being met.
**Opening available on second shift hours.**
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responsibilities
Learn and apply the Morton Building's safety and operating procedures, methods and standards to daily production
Operate plant manufacturing equipment as required
Provide direction for the production team
Read, interpret, and follow production work orders and/or engineering prints
Work in a safe, fast-paced, and changing environment
Utilize a powered lift-truck to move material to desired location
Follow all safety rules, standard operating procedures, and maintenance instructions
Ensure quality and/or shipping accuracy standards are being met
Qualifications
A minimum of three years working in a production, maintenance, manufacturing, or related environment or in a position of leadership.
Prior experience operating a powered lift-truck
Self-motivated with a positive attitude and good work ethic
Ability to lead others and provide positive feedback
Willing and able to continuously improve in job performance and development
Active listening, learning, and reading comprehension skills
Willing and able to take direction
Willing and able to work in a physically demanding environment. This includes moderate to loud noise levels, occasional high climbing, indoor/outdoor exposure
Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly; up to 75 lbs occasionally
Able to pass a basic math test
Reliable transportation to work every day
Flexible to work year-round; regular overtime; off-hours as needed
Benefits
Excellent medical/dental/prescription coverage
Life Insurance
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
401K Opportunity
ESOP Retirement Program which makes you an owner of the company
Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-placement test which does include a drug screen.
Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-placement test which does include a physical and drug screen.
