Operator/Downstacker

Cleveland Steel Container, an Employee Owned and World Class Steel Pail Manufacturing company, is seeking an enthusiastic, responsible and customer-oriented individual that has a positive attitude and shares the values of our company culture which is built around teamwork, family, honest communication and producing desirable results for our Peotone, IL manufacturing facility. STARTING WAGE BASED ON EXPERIENCE WITH POTENTIAL INCREASES EVERY 6 MONTHS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. IN ADDITION TO COMPETITIVE WAGES, ALL EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AN ANNUAL COMPANY BONUS. SIGN ON BONUS OF $2,000 PAID OUT IN FIVE INSTALLMENTS OVER THE COURSE OF ONE YEAR. INDUSTRY LEADING BENEFIT PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES LOW EMPLOYEE PREMIUMS FOR MEDICAL INSURANCE, UNMATCHED RETIREMENT PROGRAMS AS AN EMPLOYEE OWNER. DENTAL, VISION, LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCES. NEW EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR 15 DAYS OF PAID VACATION PER CALENDAR YEAR AND 11 PAID COMPANY HOLIDAYS. Work Hours: M-F 5:30 am to 2 pm + overtime as needed (with Saturday availability) Responsibilities and Duties: Work with heavy industrial printing and material handling equipment (Hoe Press, Wagner Coater, Sheet Loaders, Conveyors, Downstacker and Pallet Turner) Assist with litho press and roll coating set up and wash up Loading and unloading of pallets of steel sheet in the litho and roll coating process’ Set-up and operation of down-stacker and pallet turnover machinery. Accurately document and properly identify material for deco or pail line use Identify and remove defective sheets from the production run. Installation of printing plates, servicing transfer blankets and pressure rollers Work with inks, paints, and associated solvents Perform housekeeping, maintenance and repairs of equipment used in the deco process Perform all operations strictly following established safety procedures. Assists with any other duties or responsibilities in the plant as required. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Has an ability to focus on repetitive parts on a conveyor and identify and remove defective sheets of decorated steel. Possesses a strong desire to produce a quality product. Must be capable of using basic hand tools. Has the ability to understand basic electrical and pneumatic controls. Has the ability to use measuring devices such as DFT gauges, and tape measures. Have a basic mechanical aptitude, critical thinking, problem solving and trouble shooting skills. This person must be physically able to bend, crawl over, under and around the machinery as needed and be able to lift 75 pounds. Be able to understand and maintain detailed production logs. Must be able to work and thrive as a member of a team environment. Cleveland Steel Container was founded in 1963 to provide customers with a dependable steel pail. Currently, we have four pail plants located strategically throughout the United States to support our customers. At our Streetsboro facility, we have a metal stamping plant to provide component parts for our pails. Our goal is to continuously provide our customers with quality pails through excellent service at an outstanding value. Finally, we make good pails and deliver them on time! Cleveland Steel Container offers a competitive salary based on commensurate experience and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401k with company contribution, profit sharing, paid holidays and vacations, life insurance and short & long-term disability coverages along with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).