Manufacturing Operator I - 1st Shift (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM)
About The Position
At Chesterton, we have a laser focus on our customers. The Manufacturing Operator is a frontline manufacturing position responsible for producing our Mechanical Packing material. This job requires a combination of mechanical maintenance skills (utilizing machinery and various hand tools) physical laboring skills and quality skills. In this role, the employee should be able to operate a variety of equipment in a production/processing operation, measure and check raw materials to ensure product compliance, and maintain proper manufacturing records to comply with department regulations.
Requirements
- Ability to make decisions based on a set of predetermined parameters.
- Ability to operate various machines.
- Ability to read, comprehend and follow written/verbal instructions and sequences of events.
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. manually on a frequent basis, uses supporting equipment when necessary.
- Ability to wear a respirator as needed.
- Manual dexterity to handle small sharp and/or specialized tools.
- 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Ability to operate a computer.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work under pressure and work well with others.
- Ability to multitask.
Responsibilities
- Ability to operate a minimum of one work center within the first 3 months of employment.
- Ability to set up and efficiently run machinery following the appropriate process specifications and/or work instructions. Must be able to troubleshoot the machine and make minor adjustments as needed.
- Measure and check raw materials or parts to ensure proper production.
- Ability to use basic hand tools such as cutting equipment, measuring equipment, weighing equipment and various other hand tools for operating equipment.
- May be required to operate a computer to execute order inquiries and cycle count adjustments.
- Ability to cross train on at least one additional work center within the first 2 years in the position.
- Works under direct supervision.
Benefits
- Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
- BCBS Medical Coverage
- Delta Dental
- 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
- PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
- Vision insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
- HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
- Parental leave for moms and dads to be
- Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
- A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
