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See More Details >>Machine Operator T16 - 2nd Shift Date: Jun 10, 2025 Location: Taylorville, IL, US Brand: Grain & Protein Workplace Type: Onsite Please note that as of November 1, 2024, Grain & Protein is not part of AGCO and now operates as a separate business under new ownership. However, for your convenience, Grain & Protein's career opportunities will continue to be accessible through AGCO's career site until further notice. We appreciate your understanding during this transition period and look forward to your application. For your convenience, the press release can be found here: AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF AGCO'S GRAIN & PROTEIN BUSINESS (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-industrial-partners-completes-acquisition-of-agcos-grain--protein-business-302294121.html) Grain & Protein Technologies designs, manufactures, and markets grain and seed storage equipment as well as feeding, ventilation, and control systems for worldwide protein production, principally poultry, swine, and egg. The Company is the largest manufacturer of grain and seed processing and storage equipment in North America and is among market leaders in South America. Grain & Protein Technologies is also one of largest global providers of protein production equipment for swine and poultry producers. Solutions that the Company provides are mission critical to agribusinesses seeking to maximize quality, yields, and value of their products. Grain & Protein Technologies markets its agricultural equipment primarily under its GSI, AP, Cumberland, Tecno, and Cimbria brands in more than 100 countries through a network of over 1,000 independent dealers. The North America team is currently looking for a Machine Operator on 2nd shift to join our Taylorville, IL facility. The Machine Operator is responsible for operating extrusion equipment to produce plastic parts along with downline packaging. The Operator must follow detailed instructions to ensure the accuracy of each product. They must inspect parts for any defects or inconsistencies and make adjustments as needed. The Operator must also monitor the machines to ensure they are running smoothly and efficiently. They must have a good understanding of the equipment and be able to troubleshoot any issues that arise. The Operator must be able to read and understand technical documents, follow safety guidelines, and maintain accurate records of production. Your Impact - Set-up, adjust, program, calibrate and perform preventative maintenance on extrusion equipment. - Produce material to specification, from job order and document production data at a level of output that minimizes production delays. - Utilize quality checks to ensure all systems are set for correct operational sequencing and to meet product standards. - Implement all aspects of Grain & Protein Technologies Lean and Quality Management systems. - Comply with all safety rules, policies, and procedures. Your Experience and Qualifications - High school diploma or GED equivalent. - Previous machine operator experience preferred, plastic extrusion equipment highly preferred. - Ability to use measuring instruments (calipers, pipe diameter tape, tape measure, go/no-go gauges), bander, Sawzall and other hand tools. - Ability to read blueprints. - Ability to read, write and use basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). - Ability to operate overhead crane and sit-down forklift. - Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds. - Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to follow precise instructions. - Ability to communicate effectively with peers, managers and across departments and shifts. Your Compensation and Benefits - Expected total compensation for this role will be $21.80 to $26.97 per hour + $3 shift differential depending upon job related knowledge, experience, and skills. - Up to 5% gainshare potential. - Benefits will include the ability to elect health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans. Your Workplace You will be working onsite in role based in Taylorville, IL. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works with and near large machinery and equipment daily. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions including temperatures ranging from 40°F to 105°F. The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or craw and frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee must be able to stand for up to twelve hours per day. The employee must continuously lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must wear personal protective equipment (i.e. eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, sleeves, etc.) We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives. Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now! Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Smart Solutions Our five grain and protein brands help our customers manage seeds and grains, protect animal health and improve productivity. GSI and Cimbria offer advanced, integrated systems that make storing, conditioning, moving, and managing grain and seed easier and more profitable. Cumberland and AP leverage the latest high-tech solutions to improve poultry and swine production, including state-of-the-art climate control, biosecurity, and feeding systems. And Tecno's innovative layer housing helps egg producers protect the well-being of their birds and achieve better results. 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See More Details >>Position: Operator I At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers around dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market. We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world. Compensation for roles at Glanbia varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. The hourly rate for Illinois based employees for this role is $20.00/hour ($19.00/hour + $1.00 shift differential). Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, FSA, HSA, Life & Disability Insurance, 19 Days Paid Time Off and 6% 401K match! JOB SUMMARY Responsible and accountable for set-up, operation of machinery. Responsible for ensuring the machine produces high quality products, runs smoothly and at capacity, and is properly maintained. With direction from supervisor responsible for established machine and shift productivity, quality, and yield requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Responsibilities: • Performs and documents operation in compliance with Batch Records, SOP’s, and any other required documentation. • Understand and demonstrate how to read and execute batch sheet and instructions, sampling and labels. • Understand basic blending principles and pass test. • Understanding of safety Training, lock out tag out, blood borne pathogens. • Demonstrate basic documentation of batch sheet, wash down paperwork, log books. • Be able to read and check warehouse entries. • Consume and post batch in plant. • Successfully load, blend and unload a batch following instructions on batch sheet on 2 different blenders and be proficient on these blenders. • Demonstrate setup, break down, brush down, wash down (physically) of equipment in blending, milling and sifting. • Demonstrate the use of a sifter and mill safely following procedures and policies. • Demonstrate use of scale as well as tare weight and test of scale and document. • Demonstrate they can work safely following rules and regulation. • Clear understanding of SOP’s, GMP’s, Allergens, HACCP, Food Defense, Color Code, Documentation, Log Books, Hand Washing, Uniform and Locker policy once fully trained and onboarded. QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training: • High School Diploma or GED preferred. • Ability to follow direction and work with Standard Operating Procedures. Experience Required: • 0 to 1 years’ experience in a production environment. Language, Computer & Numeracy: • Clear command of the English language both verbal and in writing. • Basic computer knowledge. TYPICAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Physical Requirements: • Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 55 pounds. • Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials. • Involves moderate physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature. • Can involve repetitive motions of lifting and dumping of boxes weighing up to 55 pounds. • Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. Typical Environmental Conditions • May be exposed to moderate noise levels (i.e. office equipment, light traffic). • May be exposed to moderate to high noise levels (i.e. production equipment, forklifts, heavy traffic). • May be exposed to humidity, intense heat and cold, outdoor weather conditions, and fumes and toxic chemicals. • May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above…
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Taylorville, IL, typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with classroom instruction. These apprenticeships, which last about four to five years, provide essential skills such as CNC programming and blueprint reading. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Taylorville, aspiring machinists can expect to earn an average of $1,580 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $2,340 weekly. Vocational training programs, technical colleges, and industry partnerships offer pathways to this rewarding career, which is supported by significant governmental initiatives and a growing demand for skilled professionals in advanced manufacturing sectors.
