Job Description
Job Overview:
What would you say to a career that helps keep the world working? One where you take an active role in an industry that literally makes daily life possible for people and businesses alike? Where the rewards and opportunities for growth are as great as your ambition? Then Lake Cable is looking for you.
For more than a quarter century, Lake Cable has been a leading manufacturer of low voltage, industrial power, utility, custom OEM and broadcast-quality cables, all 100% produced in the United States. Thanks to a shared passion and commitment to our customers, we deliver the finest quality products, engineered to exacting specifications. BETTER. SMARTER. FASTER.
Headquartered in Bensenville, IL with over 450 employees and five facilities in the Midwest, Lake Cable is a privately-owned family business. That spirit of family inspires a culture where the success of every team member is a top priority, with competitive benefits and paths to advancement. Our richly diverse team is also committed to sustainability, community involvement, and ethical business practices. Because we believe it’s the only way to do business.
If you’re ready for a leap forward, we should talk. Lake Cable. When Delivery Matters…
Job Summary
The General Laborer is responsible for general assistance in and around the production areas. The General Laborer assists in the set-up and preparations necessary in order to start up and maintain the running of production equipment. You'll be cross-trained in different departments to help increase efficiency to help in all areas of production.
Shifts available: M-F, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm OR 7:00 pm to 7:00 am OT as needed/weekends
Excellent benefits!
Essential Functions:
- Locate and transport raw materials to the production machines
- Load raw materials into machines
- Collect and properly dispose of all scrap from the machines
- Train to be a machine operator
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to operate basic material handling equipment
- Must be flexible as work orders and pace can change day-to-day
- Ability to multi-task
- Possesses basic problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to use basic hand and power tools
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Experience working in a manufacturing/production environment
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
- Bilingual Spanish is a Plus
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) match
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance (company paid)
- Voluntary Life/AD&D
- Voluntary Life/AD&D (child)
- Short-term disability (company paid)
- Long-term disability (company paid)
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral program
- Production bonus
- Competitive pay
