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IKO Industries Ltd.

Utility Crew

$27.44 an hour

  • Kankakee

Found by HiredNow AI on Jul 29, 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

IKO Industries Ltd.
is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description
The Utility Crew role supports safe and efficient production operations by assisting with material movement, housekeeping, production readiness, and operational support tasks. This position helps ensure production employees remain focused on core line responsibilities while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Pay Rate: $27.44 per hour
Key Responsibilities
Production Support
Assist production teams with operational readiness tasks across the facility
Support line changeovers, including staging materials and assisting with preparation activities
Ensure necessary materials such as rolls, wrap, pallets, and supplies are available at point of use
Support palletizer and inventory functions as needed
Assist with seconds/rework processes including labeling, sorting, and staging
Transport finished product, scrap, or materials to designated warehouse or yard locations
Support quality processes by assisting with sample collection or staging when required
Assist operators during production stoppages or high-demand situations
Material Handling & Facility Support
Remove and dispose of waste materials, including granules and production debris
Empty and transport waste hoppers and containers as required
Maintain cleanliness of work areas, walkways, and production zones
Assist with staging and movement of production supplies and consumables
Maintain organized storage areas and support inventory control efforts
Operational Readiness
Support production teams during color changes, roll changes, or shift transitions
Assist with maintaining production flow by responding to operational needs as directed
Help maintain visual workplace standards and 5S expectations
Assist with basic equipment cleaning and housekeeping around machinery
Safety & Compliance
Follow all company safety procedures, policies, and LOTO requirements
Identify and report unsafe conditions or hazards immediately
Use proper lifting techniques and material handling practices
Wear required PPE at all times
Participate in safety meetings and required training
Team & Communication
Communicate effectively with production operators, supervisors, and leadership
Respond promptly to radio or supervisor direction
Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude
Support team goals related to safety, quality, and productivity
Working Conditions
Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and temperature variations
Requires frequent walking, lifting, pushing, and material handling
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs as required
Benefits of Employment:
IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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