Manufacturing Associate

Description

• Uses safety gear at all times and follows all safety regulations
• Handles assignments in a repetitive and/or sequential order for completing tasks assigned
• Must attend weekly safety meetings
• Verify loads leaving the premises
• Assists in the loading/unloading of trucks
• Cleans machines and conveyors
• Packages and labels products properly
• Operates machinery or equipment as trained and instructed following safety guidelines at all times
• May be required to operate equipment such as hoppers, bagging and sealer machines, forklift, palletizers, hydraulic equipment, powered tractors or vehicles, among others. Internal certification/training is required for these tasks
• Work closely with the lead operator or supervisor and become knowledgeable of the mechanics and operation of the machine in which you assist
• Handle stockpiles
• Report any unsafe conditions or defective equipment to the supervisor immediately
• Keeps work area clean
• Assists lead operator or supervisor in preparing for shift production
• Responsible for keeping pallets neat and orderly
• Maintain, verify and count product inventory
• Clean up of machinery and maintain the surrounding area keeping them free of debris buildup during downtime
• Cleans floors and picks up reusable scrap for salvage
• Operate a variety of hand tools
• Transport trash and debris away from production areas
• While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently stand on their feet for extended periods of time
• May be required to work with conveyors, ramps, elevators, etc. as assigned
• Assists in completing shipping/receiving documents

Requirements

• Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. from ground level
• Must keep key or lock with self at all times
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide 10’s and 100’s
• Ability to follow company production and safety procedures
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Must be able to demonstrate lock out tag out procedures
• Able to pass internal certification training
• Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions

Benefits

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits
• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Payrate for this position is $20 - $21/hour, with a $2/hour differential for graveyard shift
• Nine paid Holidays per year
• Group retirement savings program
• Sick leave benefits in accordance with State Laws
• 401k plan
• Health and wellness programs
• Vacation hours of two weeks per year

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance