A047
Located in Romeoville, IL
Pay: 21.00
Job Full Description
Now Hiring: Production Assistants – 2nd & 3rd Shift (Temp-to-Hire)
Location: 400,000 sq. ft. facility | Romeoville, IL
Union Opportunity | Local 597
Starting Pay: $21/hour – Raise upon hire by company
We are seeking skilled Production Assistants to join our 2nd shift (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM) and 3rd shift (11:00 PM – 6:00 AM, Sun–Thu) teams. Immediate openings are available for candidates with mechanical aptitude, technical skills, and a strong safety mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and operate production equipment under the guidance of leads and operators
- Interpret work orders and shop drawings; set up machinery to meet quality standards
- Use material handling equipment and overhead cranes
- Lift, package, and move finished goods
- Perform light machine maintenance as directed
- Load/unload raw materials with cranes; maintain accurate ERP records
- Communicate effectively during shift handoffs
- Maintain workflow and report any equipment or production issues
What We’re Looking For:
- High school diploma required; technical training or Associate’s degree preferred
- 2–5 years of manufacturing or production experience
- Ability to read blueprints, calipers, and tape measures
- Comfortable with shop math (trigonometry a plus)
- Skilled in operating cutting, laser, and bending equipment
- English comprehension is required for safety and communication
- Spanish-speaking resources available onsite
- This is a skilled role – not general labor
Work Conditions:
- Physically demanding environment: standing, lifting (up to 60 lbs.), bending
- Exposure to noise, vibration, and varying temperatures
- PPE provided: hi-vis vest, 1 pair of steel-toe boots with metatarsal guards, prescription safety glasses
- Locker rooms and company-paid uniforms provided upon hire
- No cell phones allowed on the shop floor
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- 4-panel rapid drug test (No THC for pre-employment; tested post-accident)
- 7-year, all-county criminal background check
- Must wear steel-toe boots with metatarsal guards
What to Expect:
- Orientation: 5 days on 1st shift
- Temp-to-hire path with full union benefits
- Immediate hiring decisions following interviews
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