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Looking for a life-long career, with opportunities for advancement, and unmatched benefits packages? Unilock has been North America's premier manufacturer of concrete paving stones and retaining walls for 50 years. Our Marengo, IL location is growing. Unilock facilities are safe, modern, and fully automated production facilities. We are currently hiring for a

Machine Operator Responsibilities Safety:

Perform the duties of Press/Machine Operator in a safe manner

Quality Control:

Ensures that products produced and packaged meet or exceed Company Quality Standards as per the companies'

Total Quality Management Program Maintenance and Repairs:

Monitor plant equipment, performing necessary repairs as required, and reporting to the Shift Supervisor any and all maintenance work performed and any maintenance concerns

Housekeeping:

General cleanliness and tidiness of the work area(s)

Clean-Up:

Participates in the plant clean up at shifts end

Other Duties:

All other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor, Senior Supervisor or Plant Manager Requirements The Machine/Press Operator Trainee will learn the skills and knowledge of the following positions General Laborer, Quality Control, Utility Person, and Strapper. Requires standing, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Requires the ability to perform work with hands and/or arms in the same repetitive motion above and below shoulder level Ability to program and operate the dosing equipment systems (Moisture controls, aggregate dosing, add mixtures and pigment dosing) Operate, maintain, and make adjustments to: Machine/Press Mixer Pallet transport systems and pallet buffer if applicable Bogie and finger car systems including the kilns Cuber/packaging and strapping systems Perform daily quality test Complete necessary paperwork including Density test, Production log, Sieve test, Preventative Maintenance Checklist, Safety Testing Checklist, and Production reports Ability to read and write in the English language What we offer you Health Benefits - Effective 1st of the month following start date 401k Matching (after a year) Life Insurance, HSA & FSA plans Well-being Support Charitable Contribution Matching Paid Time Off Year-End Company-wide closure/paid time off Experience Preferred 1 year(s): Previous Manufacturing Experience preferred. Education Preferred High School or better

Skills Preferred Communication Manufacturing Safety, Awareness & Experience Behaviors Preferred Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Enthusiastic:

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group Motivations Preferred Ability to Make an

Impact:

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Flexibility:

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter:

Inspired to perform without outside help Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.