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ITW Machine Operator in Ottawa, Illinois

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 500 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions.

Zip-Pak, Ottawa, we need extruder machine operators to operate plastic extrusion lines. 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm & 7pm-7am), 2-2-3 day schedule with alternating weekends off. Clean, safe, temperature-controlled work environment. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, 401k, life insurance & more. H.S. diploma or GED required; previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

  • 1510 Warehouse Dr., Ottawa, IL 61350

  • Full-time, a great place to start a career

  • Starting pay up to $20.00 depending on experience with additional advancement opportunities

  • Excellent benefit package

EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled

The extruder operator is responsible for running and maintaining a quality product. The operator must be proficient in making necessary adjustments and judgements to consistently produce product within quality specifications at or above productivity targets: line speed, uptime, and yield. The operator will at all times observe safety, HACCP/AIB/SQF guidelines and policies. Employee shall support Food Safety Culture activities within the organization in support of Food Safety Management System in accordance with the Food Safety Code for Manufacture of Food Packaging.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Quality:

•Ensures proper equipment set-up

•Properly performs and records quality checks

•Communicates troubleshooting efforts with team members, supervision, maintenance

•Assures proper quantities are run (no significant over/under runs)

Changeovers and line cleaning:

•Performs line changeovers & cleaning

•Performs some preventative maintenance as required

Packaging:

•Properly boxes product

•Ensures product is identified correctly and legibly

•Utilizes correct pallet configuration

Safety/housekeeping:

•Understands and observes all safety precautions, rules and regulations

•Understands and observes all HACCP and SQF regulations

•Keeps the area around line clean

•Reports all safety hazards to supervisor

•Completes all required paperwork properly and legibly

Teamwork:

•Assists other operators with spool handling

•Assists other operators with changeovers

•Assists other operators with line cleaning

•Participates on task forces and committees as requested

QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS:

•High School diploma or GED

•Stable work history

•Demonstrates willingness to accept or seek new assignments

•Mechanical aptitude/good troubleshooting skills

Physical Requirements:

  1. Ability to stand for long periods of time.

  2. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

  3. Ability to walk

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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