Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

GEA Group•Romeoville, IL

6d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

Requirements

Highschool Diploma OR GED Required with 2-3 years of experience
Be certified to operate various forklift trucks.
Must be able to communicate efficiently with personnel in Purchasing, R&D and QA departments.
Be familiar with operating procedures for conveyors, scales, hoists, meters, etc.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to read and interpret metal rule.
Be familiar with procedures such as lock-out/tag-out, confined space, HAZMAT, forklift safety and various other safety measures.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Follow all manufacturing procedures per GMP and FDA requirements.
Responsible for maintaining a constant flow of production consistent with established production and quality standards.
Prepare packaging materials in order to fill, seal, and palletize various packages according to manufacturing order.
Responsible for packaging some regulated hazardous chemicals
Ensure that product is being filled in appropriate pre-labeled containers.
Monitor the appearance and fill levels of the materials being packaged.
Monitor the operation of the equipment being utilized.
Properly write up production tags with the amount of packaged product and accurately report on batch ticket.
May be required to assist with unloading of empty drum trailers and other warehousing functions.
Maintain a clean and neat appearance of the immediate work area.
Follow all safety instructions and procedures.