Production Associate

Location(s): 

Cortland, IL, US, 60112

Function:  Manufacturing
Audience:  Hourly
Work Arrangement:  On Site
Requisition ID:  69988

                                               

Production Associate/Technician: Drummer

Job Description

 

Job Title:                      Production Associate/Technician: Drummer

Reports to:                   Production Supervisor

Date:                            2024

 


SUMMARY

The Production Associate/Technician are an hourly position, reporting to the Production Supervisor. This position is first shift Monday through Friday, 7am to 3:30pm at $19/hr with overtime as needed. Production Associate/Technician is accountable for assisting the manufacturing process which includes filling drums, labeling products, and may include the use of a forklift.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities- Drumming of Materials and Dispensing of Product: 

  • Ensure a consistent and quality product of material produced
  • Procedures must be followed including exact quantities produced and dispensed.
  • Proper labelling of drums / totes
  • Proper dispensing of finished goods products into 55 gallon drums
  • Proper palletizing and banding of drums
  • Follow loading instructions
  • Proper labeling of all products with production information and date
  • Use of hand tools including a drum torque wrench
  • Autonomously drive the process to ensure production and quality targets are met on a daily basis
  • Detailed organization through reading instruments and accurately recording readings
  • Received adequate training and fully understand manufacturing procedures
  • At times re-labeling of incoming material will be required
  • Assisting with quarterly Inventory count
  • Participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), continuous improvement, and problem-solving activities, including supporting workplace organization, equipment care, standard work adherence, and improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
  • Must complete safety and all other trainings as assigned
  • All other duties as assigned by Leadership

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following abilities:

  • Must be able to comply with all safety/work/procedures, rules and regulations
  • Must complete safety and all other trainings as assigned
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English
  • Must have to ability to do basic mathematical calculations
  • Must have the ability to multi-task
  • Must work well in team environment and work independently
  • Must be able to maintain a safe and clean work environment

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required
  • 1 years of manufacturing experience or related experience and/or training in an industrial environment
  • Preferred: 1 year forklift operating experience
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US
  • Must be drug and alcohol free

 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires:

  • Standing for prolonged periods of time, over 8 hours if required
  • Work overtime, as needed


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