General Production Associate
Estimated Pay | $19 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Du Quoin, Illinois |
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About this job
Job Description
Schaeffer Manufacturing is looking for General Production Associates for our Du Quoin, IL facility (formerly Hicks Oil).
Why Work Here?
- Work for a Family-Owned Company-Be a NAME not a number!
- New owner – new competitive associate benefits!
- Products made in the USA
- New owner is the oldest Lubricant Manufacturer in the country-Founded in 1839
Job description-Position
- Learn and perform duties related to blending and packaging of petroleum-based lubricants (oil and grease), such as:
o operating various production equipment such as labelers, fillers, and packagers
o maintaining an established system of records of production
o minor troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment failure
- May drive forklift.
- Follow safety standards related to the position, i.e. Lock out/tag out, fall protection, hot work, etc.
Requirements
- Prefer high school diploma or GED
- Safety sensitive position: requiring focus, dexterity, and coordination at all times.
- A team player – willing to help wherever needed, able and willing to follow instructions from management.
- Must have reliable transportation and attendance.
- Prefer previous production experience.
- Prefer previous forklift experience.
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Perform job duties in the plant environment exposed to hot temperatures, noise, petroleum odors, etc.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- May be required to lift up to 40 pounds from the floor to a height of five feet, 2-10 times per shift.
- The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or occasionally crawl.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All associates may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
About Schaeffer Oil:
Founded in 1839, Schaeffer Manufacturing is North America’s oldest oil, grease, lubricant, fuel additive, crop enhancement and surfactant manufacturer. We exist to provide world-class product performance and durability for our customers while putting money back into their pockets.
Schaeffer Manufacturing purchased Hicks Oil in Du Quoin, IL in 2024, providing a new set of benefits and paid time off to the employees.
Schaeffer Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic identity or any other status protected by law.
Our philosophy: to provide advanced lubricants for improved performance, reliability and fuel economy.
Schaeffer Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic identity or any other status protected by law.