Machine Operator Support Associate at Group O in Milan, Illinois

Job Description:

Position Title: Machine Operator Support Associate

Job Location: Milan, IL


Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Job Shift: 2nd Shift

Job Category: Warehouse

Description:

As a Machine Operator Support Assistant, you will work closely with Machine Operators to ensure the smooth, efficient, and safe performance of filling and packaging utilizing mechanical equipment to mix and mill high consistency Liquid Silicone Rubber to desired customer specifications.

The ideal candidate for the Machine Operator Support Assistant position would be technically proficient, solution-oriented, collaborative, safety-conscious, and adaptable to the demands of a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Machine Operators with machine setup and preparation, filling, and packaging process, tend to filling system needs like, loading raw materials, loading pallets, unloading packaged materials, and providing secondary support to Machine Operators for production runs.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Monitor machines during operation and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
• Safely operate multiple types of equipment, sit-down forklift, pail/drum handling equipment, pumps, and other related equipment when required.
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure products meet specifications and standards.
• Keep accurate records of production activities, including machine downtime and maintenance schedules.
• Learn and understand basic customer requirements for packaging, and finished appearance.
• Collaborate with team members to identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Follow safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment including ensuring that all safety equipment is readily available and that all guards are in place.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues to coordinate workflow and tasks.
• Provide training and support to new machine operators as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and orderly manner, drive Lean 5S initiative throughout the facility with emphasis on production run transition.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One + years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work with WMS/ERP software.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Excellent diligence and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to innovative technologies and processes.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and record-keeping.
• Ability to work in a production setting for 8+ hours at a time and able to carry, lift, move, or push 50lbs to shoulder height repetitively.
• Stand, walk, and bend for extended periods.
• Use hands and fingers to operate machinery and equipment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with RF Scanning equipment.

Group O is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, and sexual orientation. If you require accommodations to participate in the job application process, please contact recruiting@groupo.com, we will work with you to meet your needs. Information provided by applicants will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We respect your privacy and will handle your application data in accordance with our privacy policy.

Grow With Group O

At Group O, it’s our employees who we value most. That’s why we provide a supportive environment where employees are given every opportunity to excel. Group O offers a wide variety of careers with room for professional growth and advancement, and we are always looking for motivated individuals to join our team. At Group O, our employees’ health and well-being is equally as important as the work they perform. We back up that philosophy by providing a competitive benefits package that supports now and for their future.

In 1974, Bob Ontiveros saw an opportunity to live the American dream and build a company for himself and his family. 50 years later, the packaging company he originally founded out of the back of his station wagon - Group O is ranked by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of the top five Latino-owned businesses in the country. Group O has gained prestige for helping Fortune 500 companies like Samsung, Michelin, Caterpillar, and PepsiCo turn their most complex business challenges into centers of profitability and efficiency. Headquartered in Milan, IL, Group O employs over 1,200 employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

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Salary:

$21.00

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