Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

Position Title:

Operator
Wage: $16.50/hour

Shift: 3rd

Hours:

12:00am-8:00am

Join a dynamic injection department team and play a vital role in producing high-quality plastic components. This Operator position offers hands‑on work in a fast‑paced environment, providing an excellent opportunity to develop manufacturing skills and contribute to a leading plastics company in Mundelein, IL.

• Follow standard operating procedures to perform tasks such as packing, sonic welding, printing, assembly, flash trimming, cleaning, and sorting of parts
• Accurately count, wrap, and pack parts according to specifications
• Maintain pace with production machinery and assembly lines to ensure consistent productivity
• Conduct quality checks on own work and identify defective parts using job aids
• Use small hand tools and processing equipment safely and appropriately
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Follow Work Instructions and immediate reporting of excessive scrap to the foreman
• Punch in and out daily according to company policies
• Sort products and fill out production cards as required

• Good hand-eye coordination, sharp vision, and the ability to distinguish colors
• Manual dexterity and concentration for extended periods, especially during repetitive tasks
• Ability to read and write in both Spanish and English
• Capable of light lifting up to 50 pounds and handling production piece parts
• Ability to work under time pressure and multitask effectively, either independently or as part of a team
• Must wear closed toe shoes, cotton gloves, cut-resistant gloves, ear plugs, and safety glasses at all times
• Work will be performed on-site in the production areas, a non-climate-controlled facility with potential exposure to noise, dust, and fumes
• Mandatory overtime may be required based on production needs

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.