Production Assistant - 2nd Shift

Now Hiring: Production Assistant – 2nd Shift (Temp-to-Hire) Location: 400,000 sq. ft. facility | Romeoville, IL Union Opportunity | Local 597 Starting Pay: $21/hour – Raise upon hire by company

We are seeking skilled Production Assistants to join our 2nd shift Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 11:30 PM. Immediate openings are available for candidates with mechanical aptitude, technical skills, and a strong safety mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and operate production equipment under the guidance of leads and operators
• Interpret work orders and shop drawings; set up machinery to meet quality standards
• Use material handling equipment and overhead cranes
• Lift, package, and move finished goods
• Perform light machine maintenance as directed
• Load/unload raw materials with cranes; maintain accurate ERP records
• Communicate effectively during shift handoffs
• Maintain workflow and report any equipment or production issues

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma required; technical training or Associate’s degree preferred
• 2–5 years of manufacturing or production experience
• Ability to read blueprints, calipers, and tape measures
• Comfortable with shop math (trigonometry a plus)
• Skilled in operating cutting, laser, and bending equipment
• English comprehension is required for safety and communication
• Spanish-speaking resources available onsite
• This is a skilled role – not general labor

Work Conditions:

• Physically demanding environment: standing, lifting (up to 60 lbs.), bending
• Exposure to noise, vibration, and varying temperatures
• PPE provided: hi-vis vest, 1 pair of steel-toe boots with metatarsal guards, prescription safety glasses
• Locker rooms and company-paid uniforms provided upon hire
• No cell phones allowed on the shop floor

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• 4-panel rapid drug test (No THC for pre-employment; tested post-accident)
• 7-year, all-county criminal background check
• Must wear steel-toe boots with metatarsal guards

What to Expect:

• Orientation: 5 days on 1st shift
• Temp-to-hire path with full union benefits
• Immediate hiring decisions following interviews