Production Associate

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13752292 JOB TITLE: Production Associate DEPARTMENT: Production LOCATION: Vernon Hills, IL (On site) REPORT TO: Production Supervisor SHIFTS/HOURS: 1st 8:00am-4:00pm or 2nd 4:00pm-12:00pm (midnight) or 3rd 12:00am (midnight) -8:00am PAY RATE: \$19.00-\$22.00hr 2nd shift premium 10% / 3rd shift premium 20% ABOUT OUR COMPANY: Kanaflex Corporation is a leader in manufacturing high-quality hose and pipe products for various industrial and commercial applications. The Kanaflex brand is synonymous with quality. With its roots dating back to the 1960s in Japan, Kanaflex pioneered flexible PVC hose products before expanding its product offerings to include rubber and urethane-based hose products. Our mission is to manufacture and deliver the highest quality hoses. We continue to introduce innovative products to the marketplace, and we work closely with our customers to provide tailored solutions that meet their unique needs. In addition to hose, Kanaflex also manufactures unique pipe solutions for sewer and wastewater applications. Our Pipe product is an innovative solution designed to replace aging and failing steel-reinforced concrete pipe products on the market. JOB SUMMARY: The Production Associate is responsible for a wide range of task related to the production process. The ideal candidate will be working with another person or team to accomplish coiling hose, wrapping, labeling, stacking on a pallet, and moving product with a forklift to the designated staging area. You will be responsible foroperating machinery, assembling products, performing quality checks, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. On-the-job training will be provided. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Complete work promptly and follow company policies while focusing on ensuring quality work and observing all safety and security procedures, including reporting any potentially unsafe conditions. - Use all equipment, tools, and materials properly, follow instructions, and respond to management. - Be accountable and responsible for your actions. - Prepare daily logs and check sheets as necessary. - Must be able to meet all safety requirements and applicable safety polices. Review/use safety equipment and personal protection equipment (PPE)required for each job. - Comply with all company policies and procedures. - Safely process material through various production machinery - Perform coiling, wrapping, labeling, and stacking of hoses, and learn to recognize and solve minor malfunctions of the machine. - Inspect products for defects while manufacturing and packing; remove defective products or materials. - Multi-task and work as a team to ensure operating schedules are met. - Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms. - Label all coils, cartons, and finished products using specified labels. - Maintain regular and punctual attendance. - Work overtime as assigned. - Other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands 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 sit and talk or listen. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and safely lift between 50-75 lbs. with a team member. Frequent use of hands to fingers; must be able to handle, grasp, or touch objects or tools. Ability to perform repetitive manual material handling without restriction, requiring (but not limited to) the foll wing physical abilities: Kneeling, Squatting, Twisting, Crouching, Pushing, Bending, Standing, Pulling, Reaching, walking, grasping, climbing. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Must be able to read and write in either English or Spanish. One year of related manufacturing experience is required. Basic hand tool experience such ass utility knives, wrenches, screw drivers, hammers, caulk guns, etc. Experience with power tools and air tools is a plus. Sawzall, hand drill, impact wrench, nail gun, jig saw, router. On-site training will be provided and required. Good communication, both written and verbal (English and/or Spanish), is required. Must be able to work with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment. Must be flexible and adaptable to changing demands based on business needs. Forklift Experience is a plus. EDUCATION