Production Operator in Des Plaines

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $17.00 - $17.50 per hour

Job Description Summary:

Assembly of individual components to complete sub-assemblies and finished goods.

Packing components for storage or shipment.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Basic math skills.
• Capable of handling bulky and small components with the use of hand tools and magnifier glass if needed.
• Capable of understanding basic drawings for components and visual aids.
• Capable of following written instructions from SOPs.
• Target oriented and believe in teamwork.
• Good organizational skills, management skills and ability to be self-motivated.
• Should have ability to multitask.
• Familiarity with the use of Personal Protection Equipment, and with health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work on foot for 8 hours, and to lift, push, and slide packages that weigh up to 50 lbs. on occasions.
• Ability to work independently and safely.

Qualifications Education/Experience:

• Experience working in the Manufacturing Industry.
• Knowledge of operating hand tools.

Duties/Responsibilities: (Position Specific)

• Follows the Work Ticket schedule provided by production supervisor.
• Uses Work Tickets to assemble products by collecting the kit of components prepared by warehouse operators / pickers.
• Makes sure all individual components are properly identified with part number or ID#
• Uses the appropriate SOP, drawings, visual aids, or product catalog to take the components and put them together to convert them into sub-assemblies or finished goods.
• Identifies any missing, lost, or damaged materials listed on the work ticket and immediately notifies the supervisor.
• Fills in the necessary forms or documents associated with parts to assemble (i.e., Work Tickets, scrap form, stock adjustment form, etc.)
• Packs individual components and finished goods as indicated by SOP, drawing, visual aid, or product catalog.
• Packs individual components and finished goods as indicated by SOP, drawing, visual aid, or product catalog.
• Segregates any extra or left over materials that will not be packed, and properly identify them with part number, ID#, location, and any available information available, and turns them to warehouse operators.
• Moves completed assemblies to designated area for the next process.
• Ensures all components are properly assembled using the standard operation procedures and visual aids.
• Ensure all components and finished goods are safely and securely packed and labeled for the next process.
• Manages all components and finished goods with appropriate care.
• Keeps organized and clean work areas and carts.
• Assists with training of newly employed workers.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complies with legal requirements.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• 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, hear, sit, stand, walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee must be able to work on foot for 8 hours, and to lift, push, and slide packages that weigh up to 50 lbs. on occasions.

Work Location: In person