Job Description

Assembly Line Worker – Manufacturing

Location

Wheeling, IL ( 6 PM - 6:30 AM)

Position Summary

As an Assembly Line Worker, you will be part of our production team responsible for assembling, packaging, and inspecting products on a high-volume manufacturing line. You will work in a fast-paced environment, follow standard operating procedures, maintain quality and safety standards, and be part of a team striving for efficiency and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production line equipment and tools, following standard work instructions.
• Assemble components, sub-assemblies, or finished products according to specifications.
• Inspect and verify parts for proper fit, alignment, function, and quality.
• Package and label products, prepare them for shipping or storage.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the workstation (including 5S practices).
• Report any equipment or quality issues immediately.
• Adhere to production targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Follow all safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participate in training as required, cross-train on multiple stations.
• Assist in cleaning, line changeovers, and shutdowns as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, assembly, or production experience is a plus (but not always required).
• Ability to stand and walk for the full shift; frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching may be required.
• Able to lift up to 25-50 lbs (depending on specific station) and handle repetitive tasks.
• Basic math and reading skills to follow work instructions and measure parts.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, willingness to work shifts (including weekends or overtime if needed).
• Team-oriented, good communicator, safety-minded.

Employment Conditions & Requirements

• E-Verify participation : This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for all new hires.
• Background check : Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check (criminal history, employment history, identity verification).
• Drug screening : Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen and may be subject to random or periodic drug/alcohol testing as required by company policy.
• Compliance with company policies, safety rules, nondiscrimination standards.

Work Environment & Conditions

• Manufacturing environment: may be noisy, with moving machinery, conveyors, equipment.
• May require standing for long periods, repetitive motion, lifting, and shifting of parts.
• Temperature and lighting conditions consistent with manufacturing floor (may vary slightly).

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a major manufacturing facility of a well-known national brand.
• Training provided, chance for advancement within production or into other areas.
• Competitive pay, benefits (depending on full-time status) and a stable work environment.
• Be part of a team where quality, safety, and continuous improvement matter.

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