Operator for Cleaning House - 2nd Shift - $20 an hour!

O&K American Corp.
Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Who is O&K American Corp?

We have been supplying high-quality cold heading steel wire to our customers for over 100 years! Through continuous innovation, a proactive approach to challenges, and the expertise of our exceptional team, we consistently deliver quality products that meet the highest standards. Our facilities are located in Chicago, IL and Seymour, IN.

Would you like to join the O&K Team?

At O&K, our mission is to Think Beyond Impossible . We encourage a mindset that challenges boundaries, transforms the impossible into achievable outcomes, and drives innovation forward.

Is that you? Do you believe in making the impossible possible?

Job purpose

To descale coil and coat steel wire/rod so it can be annealed or processed in wire draw machines.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Coil Safety at O&K American; read, understand, and follow it
  • Read, understand, and follow all production procedures for CH.
  • Loader : Follow schedule for wire drawing, cleaning house, shipping, and annealing.
  • Check all tags for grade, production and coil number, heat #, scanning tags.
  • Inspection of coil coatings.
  • Visual inspection of coils (coating, surface defects, packaging)
  • Place coil on wire drawing stands.
  • Operate overhead cranes and forklifts
  • Cleaning out tanks.
  • Keep area clean and organized following 5s program.
  • Follow safety procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Able to read, write and speak English.
  • Basic computer skills
  • Overhead crane experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Working conditions

  • Regularly lifting, traveling up and down stairs, sitting, squatting and bending in various positions - traveling in and out of work areas, walking and being on your feet for a majority of the work day.
  • Daily exposed to noise, dust, fumes, and odors. Physical exertion is required.
  • The employee requires standing, bending and twisting for scheduled shift.
  • Requires work in some confined space areas.
  • Requires work in a non-air-conditioned area during the summer months.
  • Vision protection, metatarsal steel-toed shoes, hard hat, ear plugs, and high visibility clothing is required.

Physical requirements

  • Lift minimum of 50 pounds.
  • Bend and climb.
  • Able to see and hear.
  • Must be able to identify and distinguish colors.

Direct reports

None

We offer...

• A GREAT Team-Orientated Culture
• Competitive Wages
• Health, Dental, and Optical Insurance
• 401k with Yearly Employer Profit Share
• Short-Term Disability and $25,000 Life Insurance (AD&D)
• Vacation Time / Paid Sick Leave / Paid Leave / 9 Paid Holiday
• $175/yr Uniform Allowance and $150/yr Safety Shoe Allowance


You've considered the rest. Now work for the best!

O&K and E-verify
At O&K, we are an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

O&K validates right to work using E-Verify. O&K will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiters DO NOT contact us with unsolicited s ervices or offers.
Posted 2026-07-29

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