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Machine Sort Operator 1st Shift

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Fontana

Belvidere, IL (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 7 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/29/2026

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Job Description

This is a 1st shift position. Benefits begin Day 1 of employment. 401K + Company Match. Company paid Life and Short Term Disability Insurance. 13 Paid Holidays-including the week between Christmas and New Years. Quarterly Attendance and Plant Metric Performance Bonus Programs. We believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE JOB
This position is for a mechanically inclined individual who is detail oriented with a Quality Control background. This position is responsible for the set up and operation of the sorting equipment to ensure parts defects are identified and removed from good parts. The main role will be to handle parts after they have been sorted until before they are stored and shipped.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Set up Sorting Machine by entering in specific inspection information from product print into machine. Effectively operate, perform complex set ups, and troubleshoot Sort Machines with little to no supervision. Maintain a clean and orderly work area Handle and dump parts into machine Ensure machine and component parts are running properly Weigh, stack, and move full boxes onto pallets Maintain records, documents and files as instructed Move parts by hand truck or forklift if needed All other activities as assigned by Supervisor
EDUCATION, SKILLS & ABILITIES
HSD/GED or equivalent experience. Strong mechanical aptitude, previous machine operation a plus. Ability to read and understand blueprints. Basic Math Skills. Computer knowledge skills for data entry. Ability to be Forklift certified as a requirement of this position. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.