Production Worker Jobs in Illinois

A Production Worker in the manufacturing industry operates and maintains equipment in a factory or warehouse and assembles items for further production or distribution. They have responsibilities such as loading raw materials into the production machines, checking products for quality on the production line, and packaging finished products. They may also be responsible for ensuring that the production line is running smoothly and efficiently, organizing and cleaning the production area, and adhering to all safety regulations. They may also be involved in maintaining records of production outputs and machine conditions.

Essential skills for a Production Worker include manual dexterity, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, excellent attention to detail, and good physical stamina. They should also be familiar with the operation of industrial equipment and machinery, and they should have good problem-solving and communication skills. In terms of certifications, a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, and some positions may require a certification in a relevant field or specific training in the operation of certain types of machinery. Prior roles that could lead to a position as a Production Worker might include Warehouse Associate, Assembly Line Worker, or Machine Operator.

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Multi-Color Corporation

Printing Press Operator

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Production Worker

  • Hillside, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Hillside, IL
  • 7 days ago

Requisition Number: 26096 When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nations premiere propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential,...

Production Worker

  • New Lenox, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • New Lenox, IL
  • 3 hours ago

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a...

ACE Production Worker

  • Noble, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Noble, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Requisition Number: 26101 When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nations premiere propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential,...

Assembler I 2nd shift (2:00pm to 10:30pm) Viper Fi

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 6 hours ago

at G&W Electric Company in Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States Job Description Assembler I In this job you will perform a variety of sub-assembly and/or assembly operations of basic complexity....

General Production Worker

  • Dekalb, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Dekalb, IL
  • 6 hours ago

This role offers a great opportunity for entry-level manufacturing candidates to learn various machine operations such as punch press, brake press, and CNC....

Maintenance Machinist

  • Rochelle, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Rochelle, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Hydraulics and Machine Operation: Knowledge of hydraulics and machine operation. Electrical Systems: Understanding of electrical systems....

Mechanical Assembler

  • Hoffman Est, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hoffman Est, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Entry level or Mid level Assemblers starting from$19 - $26 Why Work Here?The average tenure of an employee is 10-15 years, indicating a high level of job satisfaction and stability. Employees...

Heavy Assembler On 1st Shift

  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Heavy Assembler - 1st shift 6 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday with opportunity to work overtime MUST BE OPEN TO WORKING SATURDAYS Duties and Responsibilities The following reflects essential...

Assembler Specialist

  • Moline, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Moline, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Special/Custom Assembler 7:00am - 3:30pm $22-25/hr Job Description We are engaged exclusively in the design, manufacturing, and sale of lab instruments and apparatus for testing fuels and for...

Mechanical Assembler 1st Shift

  • Hoffman Est, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Hoffman Est, IL
  • 7 hours ago

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Review customer factory order and pull current print to determine required assembly, exterior finish or any special options Assemble assigned components...

Machine Operator

  • Altamont, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Altamont, IL
  • 7 hours ago

operation experience Experience with inspection, punch press, tape measure, blueprints, sheet metal, production, machine operation, quality inspection, and hand and power tools Why Work Here?...

General Production Worker/ CAN START ASAP/ APPLY /19.25$

  • Alsip, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Alsip, IL
  • 7 hours ago

General Production Worker** **Job Description** As a General Production Worker, you will be responsible for moving full and empty totes, setting up tote pumping, and handling pumps, hoses, and lances...

Demographic Data for Illinois

Moving to Illinois? Find some basic demographic data about Illinois below.


Local
National
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319,486

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Salary for Production Worker Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Production Worker positions.



Highest Education Level

Production Workers in Illinois offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.9%
Bachelor's Degree
18.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.8%
Associate's Degree
12.8%
Master's Degree
6.2%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Workers in Illinois
None
41.5%
Less than 1 year
22.5%
2-4 years
21.2%
4-6 years
7.6%
1-2 years
7.2%



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