Machine Operator

Canam Steel Corporation•Peru, IL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for self-motivated and safety-conscious candidates who would like to join our production team in Peru, IL. New employees can earn $54K in total compensation when working at Canam Steel Corp for a 50-hour work week. This includes the base rate, overtime, retention and production bonuses. There are additional ways to earn including referral bonuses and mentoring incentives. Position is full-time with benefits! Machine Operator, 1st Shift Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM plus over time, including some Saturdays. The Machine Operator is responsible for operating machinery in a manufacturing environment to ensure smooth and efficient production processes.

Requirements

Standing for most of shift
Frequent walking, using hands and fingers to handle objects, tools and controls.
Frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching
Frequent use of close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and able to adjust focus.
Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs
Frequent communication with others to exchange information.
Frequent repetition of motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Frequent moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Frequent lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Constantly thinking and processing information.
Constantly maintaining concentration and focus on tasks.

Responsibilities

Operate machinery according to standard operating procedures.
Monitor production output and quality to meet specifications.
Assist with finished products by using banders to bundle finished products.
Assist with break press operations.
Operate overhead cranes and/or forklifts for efficient material handling.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Adhere to safety protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Regular, reliable, punctual and consistent attendance. Must be able to work regular and/or flexible hours or shifts, overtime, weekends as required.
Operate overhead cranes and perform daily operator inspections.
Operate forklift.
Attach appropriate labels and tags to products
Maintain work area and equipment in clean orderly condition.
Work safely and follow company safety policies.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor including, but not limited to, cleaning, scrap removal and other tasks.