Assembler at Fellowes Brands – Itasca, Illinois
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Description
Our most important asset is our people. Who we are, what we do, how we do it and why we are passionate are all centerpieces of why we succeed.
We are proud to be recognized:
- Among America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes in 2021 and 2022
- As one of Chicago's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in 2022
- As a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace 2022 and 2023
Job Responsibilities
- Assemble and package raw materials into finished goods on either an automated or manual line according to the bill of materials.
- Promote and maintain a safe and clean work environment through the enforcement of housekeeping safety policies; perform general housekeeping.
- Provide suggestions and feedback on improving departmental processes, performance goals, and environment.
- Inspect raw components and finished goods to ensure quality.
- Using the Bill of Material, verify correct components for each production run.
- Assemble and pack components according to specifications, using required equipment for each job. Equipment may include tapers, stitchers, rivet and eyelet machines, hand jacks, stretch wrappers, and other machinery as needed.
- Assist in line changeovers, positioning of material, and returning raw materials to stock.
- Complete required documents as needed for each production run.
- Other related and similar duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Able to work in a machine paced environment and meet production targets.
- Able to pay close attention to detail and follow instructions/procedures to meet quality standards.
- Able to perform repetitive tasks (including physical requirements as described below) on a consistent basis.
- Maintain consistent and acceptable attendance. Available to work overtime as needed, including weekend work. Available for mandatory overtime as appropriate based on business demands.
- Able to fulfill all essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
- Abide by all safety policies, procedures, rules, and guidelines in order prevent and reduce exposure to accidents and injuries.
- Able to work in a team environment by assisting in training and facilitating job duties for other team members (including temps). Demonstrate a positive attitude.
Physical Requirements: Perform repetitive tasks as required. Perform pre-shift stretching (includes: bending, reaching and stretching with hands, arm, legs and feet and bending and twisting waist) as required for position. Please use the frequency chart to indicate approximate time spent performing physical requirements. | Frequency Chart (eight-hour work day): | |||||
Frequency of Activity | Percentage | Time (Hours) | ||||
Minimal (M) | 1% - 5% | 0 – 0.5 | ||||
Occasional (O) | 6% - 33% | 0.5 – 2.5 | ||||
Frequent (F) | 34% - 66% | 2.5 – 5.5 | ||||
Continuous (C) | 67% - 100% | > 5.5 | ||||
Bending/Stooping: | Minimal | Reaching: | Occasional | |||
Carrying: | Minimal | Reading: | Occasional | |||
Climbing: | Minimal | Sitting – Seal Pak / Assembly: Sitting – TA/AL: | Minimal Continuous | |||
Driving: | Minimal | Repetition: | Continuous | |||
Gripping/Grasping: | Continuous | Squatting: | Minimal | |||
Kneeling: | Minimal | Standing – Seal Pak / Assembly: Standing – TA/AL: | Continuous Occasional | |||
Lifting (Up to 25 lbs.): | Continuous | Twisting: | Minimal | |||
Lifting (Up to 50 lbs.): | Minimal | Typing: | Minimal | |||
Over shoulder / overhead: | Minimal | Walking: | Occasional | |||
Pulling: | Occasional | Writing: | Minimal | |||
Pushing: | Occasional |
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The job duties for this job description include, but are not limited to the requirements specified above. Certain conditions may require temporary duties; however; these duties will be within the scope of physical requirements for this pay grade. | ||||||
Fellowes Brands - A Family Business Since 1917
For over a century, Fellowes has been committed to positively impacting people through our culture, relationships and solutions. We have evolved toward relevance with each decade and generation, responding to a constantly changing world. Today, we are on an ambitious journey to grow our influence and impact in enhancing and maximizing work experiences worldwide. We are a “Brand on the Move” and remain committed to finding new ways to help people work better and feel better.
Visit our Careers Site: www.fellowesbrands.com/us/en/careers/Pages/overview.aspx
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Fellowes, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Fellowes' property, and Fellowes will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting the Talent Acquisition Department.
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