IKO Industries
Production Operator-1
IKO Industries, Kankakee, Illinois, United States, 60901
IKO Industries Ltd.
is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
Job Description
Production Operator
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the role will be responsible for running the production line. This includes operating machinery, ensuring that raw materials are fed properly through the manufacturing process, resolving line stoppages, clearing equipment jams, verifying finished products against quality specifications, and ensuring that products are properly prepared for shipment.
PLANT LOCATION
IKO Midwest Inc., 235 W South Tec Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?Competitive salary starting Rate: $25.11 an hourCompetitive health and benefit planCompetitive matched retirement savings programThe opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and InclusionThe opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturingWHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE;
Adhering to safety policies, programs, proceduresInspecting raw materials and finish products per quality specificationsConducting quality checks at regular intervalsOperating manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard work instructionsOperating counterbalance, propane-powered forkliftEntering waste, and downtime data into the systemDoing general housekeeping dutiesAdditional duties as assignedOUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;
Ability to work 12-hour rotating shiftsMinimum 2 years' experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferredMinimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience requiredComfortable with standing for extended periods of timeAbility to follow directions and specific instructionsGood communication skills; Fluent in English - Reading, Writing and SpeakingMust be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basisMust be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shiftMust be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
Benefits of Employment:
IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment:
IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
Job Description
Production Operator
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the role will be responsible for running the production line. This includes operating machinery, ensuring that raw materials are fed properly through the manufacturing process, resolving line stoppages, clearing equipment jams, verifying finished products against quality specifications, and ensuring that products are properly prepared for shipment.
PLANT LOCATION
IKO Midwest Inc., 235 W South Tec Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?Competitive salary starting Rate: $25.11 an hourCompetitive health and benefit planCompetitive matched retirement savings programThe opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and InclusionThe opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturingWHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE;
Adhering to safety policies, programs, proceduresInspecting raw materials and finish products per quality specificationsConducting quality checks at regular intervalsOperating manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard work instructionsOperating counterbalance, propane-powered forkliftEntering waste, and downtime data into the systemDoing general housekeeping dutiesAdditional duties as assignedOUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;
Ability to work 12-hour rotating shiftsMinimum 2 years' experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferredMinimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience requiredComfortable with standing for extended periods of timeAbility to follow directions and specific instructionsGood communication skills; Fluent in English - Reading, Writing and SpeakingMust be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basisMust be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shiftMust be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
Benefits of Employment:
IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment:
IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.