Bead Apex Cell Operator (BAC)- Illinois
About The Position
The Bead Apex Cell Operator is a detail-oriented manufacturing role responsible for ensuring that materials and machine settings match the beads being produced. The operator reviews stock tags, stock amounts, recipes, dies, bead specifications, and other components; measures filler height and width against specification tolerances and records the results; and checks splice, filler, and textile quality and placement, making corrections when needed. The role also involves removing racks throughout the shift, keeping the BAC machine supplied with empty racks, and loading the correct stock amounts into the machine. This is a medium-work position with frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional carrying of up to 25 pounds. Frequent reaching and bending are required, along with occasional twisting, climbing stairs or ladders, and squatting. The starting hourly rate is $28.99 and increases to $30.58 per hour after 6–12 weeks of training. The role is eligible for a quarterly incentive program and shift differentials: $0.20 per hour for overnight shifts, $0.15 per hour for evening shifts, and $1.00 per hour for weekend shifts. No relocation assistance is offered.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 0–2 years of manufacturing experience needed.
- Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional carrying of up to 25 pounds.
- Frequent reaching and bending; occasional twisting, climbing stairs or ladders, and squatting.
Responsibilities
- Review stock tags, stock amounts, recipes, dies, bead specifications, and other components to ensure they are correct and match the beads being produced.
- Measure filler height and width, compare the measurements with specification tolerances, and record them on the daily count sheet.
- Check the quality and placement of splices, filler, and textile, and make corrections when needed.
- Remove racks throughout the shift and keep the BAC machine supplied with empty racks.
- Ensure the correct stock amounts are loaded into the machine.
Benefits
- Immediate benefits.
- Robust total rewards package.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee discounts, including tire discounts.
- Employer 401(k) match.
- Diverse and inclusive work environment with 20+ employee resource groups.
- Employee assistance program.
- Future personal and professional growth opportunities.
- Quarterly incentive program.
- Shift differentials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
