Exit Operator at Aurora Textile – Yorkville, Illinois

Why ASTG is a Great Place to Work:

• Great work shift: Four 10-hour days. We have Operator positions on both 1st and 2nd shift and we work a 4 day/ 40-hour work week. Monday – Thursday 10-hour days.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Our Operator rate ranges from $25.61 to 26.01/hour and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k plan.
• Stability & Growth: This is a full-time position.
• Supportive Work Environment: We value our employees, the culture, and our environment and take great pride in making sure we provide a clean, safe workplace.
• Make a Difference: We’re a small family-owned company where your work supports the sports, military, home décor, belting and several other diverse industries.

Currently, Aurora seeks to hire a full-time Production Operator.

Position Summary: The Production Operator will have on-the-job training to learn to follow the process paperwork, line-up material, and complete set-up needs. They will use a forklift, pallet jack and crane system for moving and unloading goods. They will perform A-frame set up and changes. They operate in a production setting communicating with all teammates for efficient production and completion of all daily production paperwork and labeling of finished products. The operator will run equipment and learn how to troubleshoot production and quality issues. They may complete process paperwork and production sheets along with other duties assigned by Lead or Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Stages all rolls for line up and set up
• Receives in material scanning labels with scanner
• Records run-time and stop time during work orders
• Uses saw to cut cores
• Cleans rollers and other equipment as needed
• Flags defects and inspects material while running
• Cuts samples for Quality
• Sews seams using machine
• Labels all finished product
• Use of tape measure, hand tools, band saw, and Pallet Jack
• Participate in lean manufacturing projects
• Has solid work ethic and attendance

• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Manufacturing experience highly desired
• Ability to read process paperwork
• Ability to read and use a tape measure
• A combination of education and experience may meet the above requirements
• This position is not eligible for employment sponsorship

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing/walking throughout full 10-hour shift
• Ability to bend, squat, stoop, kneel, push and pull
• Vision: Ability to see up close, at a distance, and in low-light conditions
• Hearing: Ability to communicate effectively or monitor machines and equipment through sound
• Environmental Conditions: Working within manufacturing environment
• Lifting and Carrying: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally throughout shift

Aurora is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our search includes all qualified individuals, without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a veteran, or any other category as protected by law. Aurora does not use artificial intelligence in any way that discriminates against applicants based on protected characteristics and complies fully with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. All final hiring decisions will be made by a human. Applicants may contact Human Resources with any questions regarding our use of artificial intelligence (if any) in the hiring process. This notice is provided in compliance with Illinois law.