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 hour
Competitive health and benefit plan
Competitive matched retirement savings program
The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing
WHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE;
Adhering to safety policies, programs, procedures
Inspecting raw materials and finish products per quality specifications
Conducting quality checks at regular intervals
Operating manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard work instructions
Operating counterbalance, propane-powered forklift
Entering waste, and downtime data into the system
Doing general housekeeping duties
Additional duties as assigned
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;
Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts
Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred
Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience required
Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
Ability to follow directions and specific instructions
Good communication skills; Fluent in English - Reading, Writing and Speaking
Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift
Must 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.