Production Operator

About the role

IKO Industries Ltd., a manufacturer of roofing and building materials, is hiring a Production Operator in Kankakee. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the operator runs the production line, including operating machinery, feeding raw materials into the process, resolving line stoppages and jams, checking finished products against quality specifications and preparing them for shipment.

Key responsibilities

• Follow safety policies, programs and procedures, and complete health and safety pre-start checklists
• Make sure products meet quality specifications and document quality checks at regular intervals
• Operate manufacturing equipment according to established procedures and run counterbalance, propane-powered forklifts
• Record production numbers and items contributing to downtime using computerized systems and handwritten reports
• Perform general housekeeping duties and carry out additional duties assigned by supervisory staff

Required profile

• Able to work 12-hour rotating production shifts
• Minimum 2 years' experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction preferred
• Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred
• Comfortable working in a dusty environment, performing heavy lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, working at heights and in confined spaces, and walking or standing 90% of the shift
• Fluent in verbal and written English, good communication skills, and ability to follow directions

What we offer

• Starting pay of $26.64 per hour
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance, health spending account, short-term disability and 401k match
• Paid vacation, floating days, tuition reimbursement and employee discounts