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Craft Ice Bandsaw Cutter @ Elevation Global Industries - Chicago, IL

Quari Ice is a craft ice cube manufacturer that is committed to hiring individuals, who need a second chance, and producing the best ice in the world. We are looking to add motivated and driven individuals to our growing team at our office in Chicago.
 
Your primary role: As Bandsaw Cutter you will be part of our Production team and responsible for cutting precision ice blocks and cubes in a timely manner. Given that we are a high-growth startup, we expect you to be flexible, proactive, and self-driven. With dedication and teamwork, you have the opportunity to grow within, own a share of, and pursue a career in our company.
 
You will:
  • Learn how to grow, harvest, cut, and package craft ice cubes
  • Operate a bandsaw to cut various sizes of precision ice cubes
  • Move and empty scrap ice bins
  • Breakdown, clean, and dry bandsaws
  • Clean and dry floors
  • Record units produced daily
  • Have a strong focus on safety, quality and efficiency, while constantly evaluating work practices in the spirit of continuous improvement
  • Meet output goals daily
  • Perform cleaning, follow SOPs, and comply with all company policies
  • Communicate effectively and work well with other departments
  • Work towards achieving departmental goals around efficiencies, yields, and cost

​Required skills and competences:

  • Ability to work on your feet for over eight hours at a time
  • Ability to work in a cold to freezing manufacturing environment (cooler temp. at ±20°F and freezer temp. at ±10°F) damp / wet areas
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds repeatedly, with ease, and care
  • Ability to twist / turn and stand / walk on a continuous basis
  • Ability to work all shifts, additional hours & weekends as necessary
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapt to changing needs and circumstances
  • Be an open and good communicator and team player with respect for coworkers, supervisors, and managers
  • Follow instructions and perform tasks with attention to detail
  • Focused, committed, and reliable work attitude
  • Embrace giving and receiving feedback

We offer:
  • 8-hour shifts with overtime (Monday to Friday; open to periodic weekend work)
  • Start at $17/hour and move up to $18/hour after 90-day trial period
  • Protective gear provided – including workwear, boots, and gloves
  • Profit-sharing and bonuses
  • Health and life insurance
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Stock options: ownership of the company
  • Occasional company lunches
 
Apply:
Send resume to nancy@industrialcouncil.com.
 
Quari Ice is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that will consider all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
ICNC - Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago
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Chicago, IL. 60612
Tel: (312) 421-3941
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