Role : General Laborers

Openings: 2 (8 more upcoming)

Location : Chicago, IL 60642

Duration : Permanent

Pay: 16-18/hr.

Benefits: Full benefits package; great 401K package

Start Date: ASAP

Reason Open: Company growth

Shifts: 2nd or 3rd shift (2nd: 1 PM - 9 PM M-F; 3rd: 9 PM - 5 AM Sun-Thurs)

Training: First 6 weeks in 1st shift (then move to 2nd or 3rd shift)

COVID Vaccination and Criminal Background Check Required (State and Federal Check)

Company Overview: This client is a company with a rich history and a strong focus on precious metals refining and copper alloys. They specialize in recovering maximum value from precious metals found in the manufacturing or mining industry. The warehouse takes these metals through several phases: shipping/receiving, melting, welding, reconstructing, and exchange to vendors.

Selling Point: immediately upon hire date, candidate will be eligible to track towards becoming a unionized employee (several additional benefits).

Must Haves:

• 3 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing setting or related.
• Background as a Machine Operator, General Laborer, or Forklift Technician preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States (must be USC or Green Card Holder).
• Comfortable standing, being on their feet, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Reliability - this is their biggest pain point with previous hires.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• High School Diploma.
• Comfortable training in 1st shift for 6 weeks then moving to 2nd or 3rd shift.
• Can pass a criminal state and federal background check and drug test.

Plusses:

• Forklift Certified
• Bilingual in Spanish/English
• Foundry environment experience

Day to Day:

• Controlling machines and processes.
• Operating vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment.
• Draw smelted metal samples from furnaces or kettles for analysis and calculate types and amounts of materials needed to ensure that materials meet specifications.
• Drain, transfer, or remove molten metal from furnaces, and place it into molds, using hoists, pumps, or ladles.
• Prepare material to load into furnaces, including cleaning, crushing, or applying chemicals, by using crushing machines, shovels, rakes, or sprayers.
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or material.
• Performing general physical activities.
• Communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates.

Internal Notes:

• Opportunities for growth into higher level positions with good performance.
• All PPE will be provided upon hire date (boots, gear, mask, googles, etc.).

Benefit packages for this role will include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.