Assembler 1 A7 1st Shift

Do you want to help solve the world's most pressing challenges? Feeding the world's growing population and slowing climate change are two of the world's greatest challenges. GSI is a part of the solution! Join us to make your contribution.

GSI is seeking a talented, passionate, and highly motivated professional to join the team as an Assembler. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assembling and packages parts, hardware and materials to complete products or assemblies. Works well within the team setting, openly shares perspective in team meetings and contributes to discussions in a constructive manner. You will work onsite at our Assumption, IL facility. 

Your Impact

• Follow required safety and work procedures including standards, blueprints and/or wiring diagrams.
• Utilize hand tools and pneumatic tools to assemble, wire and install components and assemblies.
• Pack boxes and crates with various component parts.
• Release/request material from internal sources and perform any material replenishment to retrieve, pick and move stock requirements.
• Assemble and package parts, hardware and materials to complete products or assemblies 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.
• Operate low level machinery /hoist and crane training required/ drill presses, small presses, hand tools, etc.)
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area to 5S Standards.
• Implement all aspects of GSI Lean and Quality Management systems.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Understanding of how to use hand tools (screw drivers, wrenches, wire strippers, crimpers, etc.), power tools (i.e. heat gun, cordless drill, cordless screwdrivers, amp meters, etc.), and pneumatic tools (i.e. stapler, nail gun, impact gun, rivet gun, etc.) as well as the ability to read blueprints and a tape measure.
• Ability to read, write and use basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to follow precise instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, managers and across departments.

Your Benefits

• Can work all shifts, plus Saturdays when production demand is high.
• Classification: Non-exempt
• Reports to Sr. Production Manager/Production Supervisor.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• No travel is expected for this position.

Your Workplace

You will work onsite at our Assumption, IL site to team up with your wonderful GSI colleagues.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works 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 crawl 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 frequently 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!

GSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.