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Production Associate

Thermosafe Technologies Inc

Beecher, IL 60401 • $20.93 / hr • 8/20/2026

Skilled & Trades , Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Beecher, IL

Compensation:$20.93

Shift: 1st shift – Overtime as needed

Position SummaryWhile reporting to the Production Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for performing the duties of manufacturing polyethylene parts through the use of rotational molding machineryYou will take pride in your hands-on abilities, analytical thinking, organizational skills, and attention to detail while supporting ThermoSafe’s operational excellence.Key Responsibilities
  • Follow the company procedures and the manufacturer’s recommendations for operation of the equipment.
  • Monitor the molding machinery, molds and the associated equipment. Immediately report to the supervisors any actual or potential problems.
  • Provide day-to-day maintenance on the molds to insure quality molded parts.
  • Strive to perform efficiently, work to maximize output from the machinery.
  • Maintain all tools and equipment in optimum working condition.
  • Keep all jigs, fixtures, and molds clean, waxed and properly adjusted. Report any needed repairs to the supervisor immediately. When a job is completed, thoroughly clean all equipment before warehousing.
  • Maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area.
  • Make recommendations for procedural changes as necessary.
  • Continually practice safe operation and handling of all equipment, raw materials and products throughout the entire plant.
Qualifications
  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to communicate effectively with superiors, peer and subordinate employees.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to use and accurately read a tape measure.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in multiple step instructions by oral, written, or drawn communication. Ability to deal with standardized situations with many potential variables.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with the hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and hearing protection is usually required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ThermoSafe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.