General Production Worker

JOB TITLE:General Production Worker

DEPARTMENT: Pipe Production

LOCATION: Vernon Hills, IL

HOURS: 1st Shift (8am-4pm) 2nd Shift (4pm-12pm) 3rd Shift (12am-8am)

PAY RATE: Non-Exempt - Plus 2nd & 3rd Shift Premiums

REPORT TO: Production Supervisor

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

Kanaflex Corporation is a pioneer and leader in manufacturing high-quality hose and pipe products for a variety of industrial and commercial applications. The Kanaflex brand is synonymous with quality. With its roots dating back to the 1960s in Japan, Kanaflex innovated flexible PVC hose products before expanding its product offerings into rubber and urethane-based hose products. Kanaflex is synonymous with quality. Our mission is to manufacture and deliver the highest quality hoses. We continue to bring innovative products to the marketplace, and we work closely with our customers to provide unique product solutions to service their needs. In addition to hose, Kanaflex also manufactures unique pipe solutions for sewer and wastewater applications. Our Pipe product is an innovative product aimed to replace aging and failing steel-reinforced concrete pipe products in the marketplace.

JOB SUMMARY:

This entry level role will work primarily be in an indoor manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled. Typically working with another person or team to accomplish, moving product with a Forklift or Crane, assembling product, preparing product, finishing product, and storing finished product with a Forklift. On the Job Training will be provided for all aspects of the Job. This will include using some machines for assembly.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Complete work in a timely manner and follow company policies while focusing on ensuring quality work and observing all safety and security procedures including reporting any potentially unsafe conditions.

Use all equipment, tools, and materials properly, follow instructions and respond to management.

Be accountable and responsible for your own actions.

Prepare daily logs and check sheets as necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required.

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Basic Hand tool Experience. Utility knives, wrenches, screw drivers, hammers, caulk guns, etc.

Power tools and air tools experience is a plus. Sawzall, hand drill, impact wrench, nail gun, jig saw, router.

Forklift Experience is a plus. Onsite training will be provided and required.

Good communication, both written and verbal, (English and/or Spanish) is required.

Must be able to work with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment.

Must be flexible and adaptable to changing demands based upon business needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Required: No

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee is frequently exposed to vibration and working near moving mechanical parts.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions from the manufacturing process.

The environment is not temperature controlled and therefore can vary greatly throughout the year based on weather conditions that occur in a typical manufacturing/shipping facility.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance ($20k)
• Disability: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement PlanAnnual Non-Elective Employer Contribution (5% of Employee’s Base Salary)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person