Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Company: Loves Travel Stops & Country Store
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pay increases. We continually encourage our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression through our strong promotion from within program. We offer a wide array of benefits including, but not limited to, Paid Vacation & Holidays, optional Health, Dental, and Life Insurance, including health spending accounts and a progressive healthy lifestyle program, as well as 401-K with a company matching component and standard supplemental company contributions.
Employees may voluntarily elect Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance Programs, Purchasing Power, Tuition Reimbursement, Aflac, Lifelock Identity Protection, and Hyatt Legal Services. Tobacco Cessation
and Employee Assistance/Referral Program, Uniform Service, Safety Shoe, and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available. Please review all of our job postings and apply for each position you feel you’re qualified and would like to be considered for.
JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following. Installing and repairing all electrical devices within the plant. Performing breakdown repairs, preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, etc. on all production equipment, utilities, building/grounds, etc. Completing parts requisitions, work orders, time sheets, in Computerized Maintenance Management System. Electrician disassembles defective electrical
equipment, replaces defective or worn parts, and reassembles equipment.
Responsible for replacing all fuses, light sockets, bulbs and switches within both Elk Grove and Westfield facilities. Working independently and on teams. Demonstrating safe work practices. Use PLCs for routine troubleshooting. Understand and complete all associated paperwork. Adhere to preventative/predictive maintenance schedules. Read and work from mechanical and electrical blueprints. BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS: Must be able to speak, read and write English. Must have working knowledge of basic mechanical fundamentals. Perform tasks per instructions. Work well without supervision when needed Must have experience in identifying basic hand tools.
Printing industry experience a plus. Prior maintenance/electrical experience necessary. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years hands on experience in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair of high speed equipment. Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software: Basic working knowledge of machine tools: drill presses, welders, grinders. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office All types of machinery involved in the folding carton industry. Must have own tools needed to make mechanical and/or electrical repairs.
Must be flexible: Able to work overtime, other shifts, and Saturdays/Sundays when needed. EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE: High School Diploma or equivalent required. SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: Schedules are up to 8 or 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off. However, employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so. Some Departments/Jobs may run a M-F 8-hour Shift Schedule. Must be willing and able to work overtime. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
Awkward and/or repetitive movements. Physical and visual activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job: Position is associated with pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, stretching and working in tight positions. Physical demands commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job: Must have physical coordination to operate fork lift (to remove and replace extremely heavy parts. Must have the physical ability and coordination to operate machinery (Lathe, Grinder, Drill Press, Handsaw, etc.) used to make and repair parts.
Must have the physical ability and coordination to remove and replace parts from machinery. To be functional within position person should be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Must have visual acuity at short distance to examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. Inside Conditions: Extremes of heat (100 seasonal), humidity, working in tight areas, noise (from production machinery) and working with various oils, solvents and other related chemicals. Must be able to speak, read and write English. Must have working knowledge of basic mechanical fundamentals.
Perform tasks per instructions. Work well without supervision when needed Reading computer screen or other electronic devices. GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, interaction, age, religion, natural origin, interactionual orientation, citizenship, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Required Experience At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more about us at . Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference. Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question.
We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or interaction (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, interactionual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.
a lot of pride in making customers want to come back and your work makes a big difference. How You Will Fit In Win customers over by being friendly and impressing them with your care Always put the safety and happiness of your customers first Take ownership in helping to run the store, operating the point-of-sale system, assisting customers, providing general housekeeping, and facilities maintenance tasks Be a source for answers as customers ask for directions or need to locate something in the store Ability to work a flexible schedule to include some nights, weekends, or holidays Be reliable, accountable, and presentable Capability to do some light lifting, working up to 8-hour shifts and doing
light paperwork, including basic math.
Benefits That Can't Be Beat Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance Plans Flexible Scheduling Road to Success Program for career development On-the-job training Competitive pay (paid weekly) Team Member bonus program Holiday pay 401(k) with matching contributions Parental Leave Adoption Assistance Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Typical Physical Demands Regularly required to talk and hear Requires standing and walking, with some bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing Occasional lifting of up to 50lbs Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception and ability to adjust focus Work Environment While performing these duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons.
Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc. Diversity Statement From the founding of Love’s, our leaders have been passionate about providing excellent customer experiences and helping our Team Members grow. We do both within a culture of respect and inclusion.
In order to sustain this culture, we will welcome individuals who are diverse in experiences, age, race, gender, interactionual orientation, religion and physical or mental ability. Also, we are committed to sustaining a professional working environment where ALL people feel respected. By doing these things we will cultivate diversity of thought and a spirit of innovation. Grow Far with Love's As a family-based company, we are committed to adhering to our values. Ensuring that each of our people has success is central to these values. The Road to Success Program offers leadership and management skills training.
If management is your path, we will help you get there. As a merit-based culture, we champion creative and valuable ideas and challenging work is not only recognized but rewarded. Whether you are looking for part-time work to supplement your income or to grow into a leadership role, with Love’s, all roads lead to success! Job Function(s): Retail Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we have provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.
” We’re passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love’s Family of Companies includes: Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert