Operator (Multiple Shifts/Cary and McHenry)

Aptar Group•Cary, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Aptar is hiring Operators for its Cary and McHenry, Illinois locations. The roles are fully onsite and responsible for the production process through the finished-goods stage, including product safety and quality. Operators monitor automated production equipment, inspect and test products, handle components and tubing, complete production documentation, and perform traceability and lot-control activities while following BRC, GMP, and ISO requirements. Available schedules are 8-hour Monday–Friday shifts (first, second, or third shift) or 12-hour rotating shifts in Cary, and 12-hour rotating shifts in McHenry.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Able to work as a team member, maintain a high energy level, and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Able to stand for 40% and walk for 60% of the shift.
Able to lift or move up to approximately 25 pounds for 10% of the shift and reach above shoulder level for 5% of the shift.
Able to scoop component parts weighing approximately one pound on a continuous basis.
Able to grasp or thread tubing.
Able to bend and push cartons weighing up to 40 pounds for 20% of the shift, every 10–15 minutes throughout the shift.
Good vision for visual inspection duties.
Able to hear warning signals and verbal alerts to avoid injury during manufacturing.
Able to read, write, and speak English to communicate and understand information about quality and production issues.
Able to discern shades and differences in color relating to component parts used in manufacturing.
Able to climb steps and read inspection gauges.
Basic math and PC skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor multiple high-speed automated production machines to ensure quality production standards are met.
Verify that components match the shop order and component number to prevent mixed or incorrect parts.
Perform visual quality checks and use inspection gauges.
Test assembled products to ensure they meet performance requirements.
Fill machine hoppers for multiple machines.
Perform rework at the machine and sort machine scrap.
Complete production records using production forms and a PC.
Load tubing onto or into machinery and thread it into machines where necessary.
Perform traceability and lot-control activities using a handheld scanner.
Meet BRC, GMP, and ISO requirements in all job activities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
401(k) and retirement savings plan, including 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution.
Vacation and paid time off.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Pet insurance.
Wellness plan.
Paid maternity and paternity leave and parental leave.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Education assistance.
Company-paid holidays.
Personal development and training opportunities through an award-winning corporate university.