Packer Helper Jobs in Springfield, IL (NOW HIRING)

Who Are We?
Nestled in the heartland, DICKEY-john is at the center of the agricultural marketplace. With more than 60 years of helping farmers produce higher yields to feed the world, DICKEY-john is proud of our heritage and our contributions. As a part of the TSI Incorporated family, DICKEY-john employees also provide support for TSI solutions. TSI's vision to create a better world by helping to protect people, products and the environment is seen and experienced at all facilities, including our Auburn, Illinois DICKEY-john facility.

Assembler I at DICKEY-john
The Assembler I is responsible to assemble units following written and verbal instructions.  To work with others as a team to address problems, meet standards, and produce quality products.

 What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with TSI/DICKEY-john, you will be responsible for: 

• Follow all safety requirements, reporting any issues to Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the quality of own work and co-workers on the flow line.  Make suggestions and bring up issues to be resolved.
• Assemble and test products following visual work instructions and test instructions. Work on flow line as team member, meeting daily goals, and making suggestions for improvements. Rotating from one step to another to keep products flowing.
• Test and pack assemblies following visual work instructions and test instructions.  Rotating from one packing station to another to keep products flowing.
• Rotate from different positions on flow line and other departments.
• Follow daily guidelines to meet efficiency and quality goals.  Fill out daily production sheet to accurately maintain quantities on job routes.
• Report all production problems/or issues to the Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Follow all training expectations.  Learn, remember, and follow all training procedures.
• Complete all training expectations.  Must be solder certified and ESD certified.
• To adhere to 5S standards and making suggestions for better organization.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds unassisted in general production tasks and up to 50 pounds unassisted when assigned to packing.
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

 Preferred

• High School diploma or equivalent. 
• Minimum of one-year experience in a production/manufacturing environment. 
• Soldering and/or microscope experience.  
• Some cells will require additional and/or specific types of assembly experience.  Example: small parts mechanical assembly, high volume assembly, sensor mounting.
• Formal production related training, including looking up information and entering information into the SAP system is desired. 

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.

What Can We Give You?
At TSI/DICKEY-john, our employees are our most valuable assets, and we care about their health and happiness. We offer a competitive benefits program to keep our employees and their family members protected and foster a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we are committed to employee development and growth, and encourage and foster an environment of collaboration, and innovation. Our work has meaning and the products we design and build help protect people and the environment.

Dress for your day: We want our employees to be comfortable at work and we know they are more productive when they're comfortable. The dress for your day policy allows employees' discretion to select appropriate dress for the business of each workday.
Free Beverages/On-site Cafeterias: Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate each day at work. We also have two large cafeteria's employees can eat lunch in, as well as an outside patio area that employees can enjoy during the summer months.

Flexible Work Arrangement: TSI/DICKEY-john employees can expect to have work-life balance, vacation, sick time, 8 paid holidays, bereavement leave, maternity/paternity leave, and more.

Pay and Benefits: Competitive market salary from $33,280 - $35,360 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities may be available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.  Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off Program: Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid floating holidays.
• Other Benefits: Life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and professional development opportunities.

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.  We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States. 

EOE/Vet/Disability