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Waxer Operator
 QPS Employment Group | |
16.00
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 United States, Illinois, Rockford | |
| 4040 East State Street (Show on map) | |
 Feb 18, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Waxer Operator
Wage: $16.00-$17.12 per hour Shift: 1st, 2nd Hours: 6:00am-4:00pm; 4:00pm-1:00am (Mon-Fri) QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity for a Waxer Operator at a company looking to hire career ready talent in Rockford, IL. This is a 1st and 2nd shift position with the opportunity for hire. Waxer Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Responsible for waxing machine operation according to prepared schedule. - Must maintain accurate job report and sheet count and change type of wax (summer or winter) as instructed by supervisor. - Must prepare feeder, waxer, and automatic stacker to required sheet size and adjusts heat, air pressure, and spray controls for specified wax application. - Runs trial sheets before starting operation and spot checks sheets for proper wax application, at all times, with no heavy "spot" deposits or skips. - Operator must be constantly alert during run to prevent damage to decoration or sheets. Must pull three (3) sheets per load for inspections per instructions. - Responsible for placing completed loads from stacker onto conveyor, straps for trucker, and inserting correct load ticket. - Responsible for checking waxer (spray nozzles, etc.) for fouling conditions (spitting, etc.) and maintains clean feed chains and sprockets. - Responsible for cleaning as required during run. - Responsible for proper cleaning of wax unit when required to assure proper operation and prevent hazardous wax build-up which could cause fire, etc. - Occasionally performs miscellaneous department tasks other than primary functions, when needed, as determined by supervisor. - Keeps work area safe, orderly, and free of obstruction. - Position requires pushing, pulling, or lifting heavy objects ranging up to approximately 60 lbs. - Have proper hand tools for minor repairs/setup. - Must run waxers up to standard operating rates and produce quality product. - Operators will be responsible for running two waxing lines simultaneously. Waxer Operator Requirements: - A minimum of one (1) year high school or GED equivalency. - Three (3) months experience is necessary to develop skills and knowledge to perform proficiently. - Uses wax machine with automatic feeder and sheet stacker, strapping equipment, and miscellaneous small hand tools. - Use of powered lift truck. Must pass company training - Scheduled overtime is required. rockfordresumes@qpsemployment.com IND017 About us: QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Why Work with QPS? -Access to sought-after positions with leading employers -Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process | |