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Production Technician

Corrugated Supplies · Chicago, IL, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Position Summary
The Production Technician will be involved in all activities related to a goal-directed Shift Team, to achieve CSC goals and highest standards of Safety/Housekeeping, Quality, Cost and Production during his/her shift, with a particular responsibility for general team support. Entry-level Team Support Technicians are expected to train through the operations skills, over the course of five-to-seven years, to attain highly skilled operations technician Tech A status, responsible for running highly technical processes and equipment.

This position will support 2nd shift, 3 pm - 11 pm or 3rd shift, 11 pm - 7 am based on facility needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Follow all PPE (personal protective equipment) and safety procedures associated with the production center

Maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping in work area

Achieve conformance to production goals, product quality and cost

Ability to exercise common courtesy and common sense at all times to build shift and CSC team relationships through mutual respect, conflict resolution, mutual assistance and encouragement

Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement with respect to Safety/Housekeeping, Quality, Cost Production, and Team

Troubleshoot problems throughout production run minimizing safety hazards, loss of quality, production, and downtime

Effectively communicate with plant operations and facility management

Strong desire to learn and share manufacturing processes with the team

Knowledge and ability to read/interpret schematics, highly preferred

Experience and compliance with OSHA regulations

Self‑motivated, dependable, punctual, and organized

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

Duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on business needs

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements

Minimum Educational Requirements

High School Diploma/GED

College coursework and/or certification program coursework

Preferred candidate will possess

Prior experience in corrugated industry

Experience in a manufacturing facility is a plus

Associate’s degree directly related to manufacturing is a plus

Related Military training/experience prefer but not required

Language Skills

Working understanding of written and spoken English

Mathematical Skills

Must be able to read & use a non‑metric measuring tape

Must be able to count & perform simple mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division)

Physical Demands

Ability to use hand tools, perform rigging, and handle materials

Ability stand and walk for prolonged periods and maintain balance on narrow walkways

Ability to operate powered industrial trucks

Ability to reach vertically and horizontally with hands and arms

Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance

Possess required visual abilities close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Possess OSHA required auditory abilities

Working Conditions

Workspace is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes

Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions

Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration

Exposure to a consistently loud work environment

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate starting at $26.00, with the opportunity to earn $34.83 upon reaching Tech A.

Tuition reimbursement program for employees and dependent children up to age 26

Competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation time

Eligible for up to 15% prosperity bonus for meeting production metrics

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EEOC
CSC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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