Downstream Operator at Ring Containers in Kankakee, Illinois

Job Description:

$16hr plus .50 Shift Differential (Total $16.50)
2nd Shift 2pm-10:30pm
Monday-Friday Full-Time




Job Purpose



To operate Downstream production machinery safely and efficiently.



Key Responsibilities and Duties



Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all downstream equipment.

• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when entering the production area.


• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) when entering the production area.


• Responsible for producing and/or packing the best quality product at all times.


• Ensure all production meets or exceed customer standards and expectations.

• Proactive in addressing machine inefficiencies during preventative maintenance.


• Ensure downstream equipment is clean and in 'showroom condition' after preventative maintenance is performed on production equipment.


• Continually evaluate equipment for improvement areas. Tag components or parts that need repair, replacement or improvement as outlined in the Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) guidelines.


• Proactive in addressing housekeeping issues on the production floor and production equipment.

• Organize and maintain clean work stations.

Responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation during the shift.

• Document machine or process changes.


• Perform necessary downstream operator checklists.


• Maintain accurate production reporting documentation.

Ring Container Technologiesis an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Ring to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information. Apply Now