Production Operator - Frankfort, United States - Blachford HLB

Description

Blachford is a chemical manufacturing company which produces Lubricants for various industries.

Our company has been in operation since 1921, and we remain strong in our business because we test and innovate better methods to produce higher quality and efficiency for our customers.

All our manufacturing processes are designed to be flexible and versatile with short lead times in mind. We have never been afraid to make big changes if they mean improving our quality of service.

This position will report to the Blachford Chemical Group which has a head office in Ontario Canada but will primarily be based in the Illinois office with some travel expected.

We are seeking a new person to join part of our amazing team if you feel you have the qualifications or skills for this position, please reach out and connect with us.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work to effectively and efficiently meet production and quality goals
• Use machines to grind batches, package, shrinkwrap pallets and move to the warehouse
• Safely use a forklift to transport product between production and the warehouse
• Report any equipment/process problems to the Production Supervisor and assist Maintenance in troubleshooting as required
• Assist in making batches or helping operators in separating product to be loaded into bins or totes
• Take samples of product to the QA lab for testing
• Assist with the change over or cleaning of machine equipment
• Ensure all products have proper labels and are stored properly when not in use
• Maintain good housekeeping practices such as cleaning floors and other tasks as assigned in the housekeeping schedule.
• Assist batch makers when directed by supervisors
• Unload truck loads of empty drums when needed
• Maintain ISO 9001 standards in the plant and all quality requirements in internal manuals
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Skills

• High School Diploma / G. E. D. preferred
• Fort lift licence preferred
• Knowledge or experience in a manufacturing environment and its processes
• Ability to work safely without direct supervision and be a collaborative team member
• Able to read, write, and speak in English
• Proficient in basic math
• Capable of operating fork lifts
• Reliable, energetic and possess good attention to detail

Pay:
$17.00 per hour


Expected hours:
No less than 40 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Heavy lifting: 1 year (preferred)

- forklift operation: 1 year (preferred)

- manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

- production machine operation: 1 year (preferred)


Ability to Commute:

• Frankfort, IL required)

Work Location:
In person