Manufacturing Associate

at McElroy Metal Mill, Inc. in Clinton, Illinois, United States

Job Description

DISCLAIMER: THIS JOB POSTING IS INTENDED ONLY FOR U.S. WORKERS LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. WE DO NOT SPONSOR VISAS OR CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES OUTSIDE THE U.S. 

DESCARGO DE RESPONSABILIDAD: ESTA PUBLICACIÓN DE TRABAJO ESTÁ DESTINADA SOLO PARA TRABAJADORES ESTADOUNIDENSES LEGALMENTE AUTORIZADOS PARA TRABAJAR EN LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS. NO PATROCINAMOS VISAS NI CONSIDERAMOS SOLICITUDES DE CANDIDATOS FUERA DE LOS EE. UU. 

Job Information:

Manufacturing Associate. 6 temporary/full-time positions with McElroy Metal Mill, Inc. - Clinton, IL DBA McElroy Metal from 4/1/2026 - 11/30/2026.

Assist to build crate and skids and assist mill operators by holding/supplying equipment/materials as needed and cleaning work areas/equipment.  Work in mill as part of a team to grab and guide corrugated metal panels from the roller to conveyor using standard gloves and  stack, wrap and crate metal panels.    Load/unload trucks. Maintain safe work environment.  This is manual work and does not include machine or equipment operation.  Entry level; requires supervision.

Must lift/carry 50 lbs., when necessary.  Saturday work required, when necessary.  Employer-paid drug testing required of foreign and domestic workers prior to commencing work and post-hire at random, upon suspicion of use, and post-accident. Post-hire employment eligibility (e-Verify) check required of foreign and domestic workers. Must be available to work either shift schedule of  6:00AM - 2:30PM M-F or 2:30 PM - 11:30 PM M-F.All workers are required to wear appropriate footwear, including steel toe boots, to prevent accident or injury in the performance of job duties.

On-the-job training will be provided to the worker.

Employer pays in advance or reimburses workers in the first workweek for all government-mandated and visa-related fees (excluding passport fees). For non-local workers (i.e., residing outside normal commuting distance), employer reimburses inbound travel costs at the 50% point in the contract (unless paid in advance). Inbound travel includes transportation costs from worker’s permanent residence or place of recruitment, a daily meal subsistence (based on rates required by law, currently $16.28 per day minimum or $68.00 per day maximum for workers with acceptable receipts), and reasonable lodging costs, if applicable. Travel reimbursements based on least-cost common carrier rate. Employer provides or pays outbound travel costs upon completion of the contract period or early dismissal, except where the worker has subsequent employment.

Employer guarantees to offer hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total contract period, beginning with the worker’s first workday and ending on the contract end date or any extension thereof. Employer may count all hours worked, as well as any hours offered within the standard work schedule that a worker chooses to not work, up to the maximum number of daily hours on the job order.

Workers who voluntarily abandon employment are not entitled to payment for outbound travel costs or the full three-fourths period guarantee described above.

Employer provides without charge all tools, supplies and equipment (incl. uniforms, if applicable) necessary to perform duties assigned. If requested, employer helps non-local workers secure optional worker-paid lodging.

JOB LOCATION:

10490 State Highway 10 Clinton, IL 61727  in De Witt county.

 No daily transportation to/from workers' home and primary worksite. Such transportation complies with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws/regulations.

WAGE INFORMATION:

Wage rate is no less than $20.63 per Hour. Overtime hours vary at:  $30.95 per Hour. 

Raises and/or bonuses may be offered at employer's discretion, based on individual factors such as performance, skill, and tenure. A single workweek will be used to compute wages due. The payroll period is weekly. Workers are paid by check on Friday. The standard work schedule is from 6:00 AM until 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Employer will offer 40 hours per week. Employer may offer more than the stated work hours, depending on weather, business needs, and other conditions. Extreme heat, cold, rain, or drought may affect exact working hours.

Employer makes all payroll deductions required by law. Employer does not envision other workforce-wide payroll deductions.  Voluntary deductions must be pre-authorized in writing and may include the following:  Employer deducts reasonable fair market value cost of rent/utilities based on number of occupants for workers electing to reside in employer-arranged housing (cost TBD).    Employer may deduct retirement/savings plan contributions and/or health insurance premiums for workers voluntarily participating in plan(s).   Employer may also deduct for Dental and vision plans premiums for workers voluntarily participating in plan(s).

REFERRAL INSTRUCTIONS:

State Workforce Agency (SWA) may only refer qualified applicants who have been apprised of the material terms and conditions of employment and who are able, willing, and available for the job. Employer makes hiring decisions at its sole discretion. Referrals and applicants are accepted from all sources. Applicants must possess documentation required to complete Form I-9 employment eligibility verification.

To apply, contact employer at mpaxton@mcelroymetal.com or apply at the job order holding office: IDES - Belleville, 7650 Magna Drive, Suite 120 Belleville, IL 62223, phone (309) 671-7691.