Production Operator-1

at IKO in Kankakee, Illinois, United States

Job Description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

PRODUCTION OPERATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the role will be responsible for running the production line. This includes operating machinery, ensuring that raw materials are fed properly through the manufacturing process, resolving line stoppages, clearing equipment jams, verifying finished products against quality specifications, and ensuring that products are properly prepared for shipment.

PLANT LOCATION

IKO Midwest Inc., 235 W South Tec Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

+ Competitive salary starting Rate

+ Competitive health and benefit plan

+ Competitive matched retirement savings program

+ The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion

+ The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing

WHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE;

+ Adhering to safety policies, programs, procedures

+ Inspecting raw materials and finish products per quality specifications

+ Conducting quality checks at regular intervals

+ Operating manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard work instructions

+ Operating counterbalance, propane-powered forklift

+ Entering waste, and downtime data into the system

+ Doing general housekeeping duties

+ Additional duties as assigned

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

+ Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts

+ Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred

+ Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience required

+ Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time

+ Ability to follow directions and specific instructions

+ Good communication skills; Fluent in English – Reading, Writing and Speaking

+ Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basis

+ Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift

+ Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces

Diversity, Equal Opportunity and Accommodations:

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes internal applications from employees with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for internal applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee’s sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

IKO is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing systems operating in Canada, the United States and multiple global markets. Our 70+ years of success has been enabled by the dedication of our employees. We would welcome the opportunity to consider you for one of our great opportunities!

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