Suncast Corporation, a manufacturer of high-quality resin products, has partnered with AutonomyWorks to hire adults on the autism spectrum into manufacturing roles. Beginning this month, the new employees will be working at Suncast’s Batavia, Illinois, facility packing parts boxes, ensuring the right parts are in the box 100% of the time.
By Q2 2022, the facility will be staffed with 40 adults on the spectrum, all of whom were previously unemployed.
“At Suncast, it’s our people that make everything possible,” says Jim Ahlborn, president and CEO of Suncast Corporation. “This partnership will not only continue to broaden the diversity of our workplace, but we will also be helping those within our community while addressing a critical customer service and manufacturing labor need. It’s a win/win/win!”
AutonomyWorks was founded to create jobs for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In the U.S., according to the organization, 80% of adults on the spectrum are underemployed or unemployed, with no avenues for employment available to them. AutonomyWorks partners with companies to create jobs that leverage the unique talents of individuals on the spectrum.
“Adults with autism have many skills that are highly valuable in the workplace, such as excellent focus or attention to detail,” says Dave Friedman, CEO of AutonomyWorks. “Companies like Suncast are tapping into this potential and enabling people on the spectrum to build independent lives — something we all deserve.”
