Manufacturing Helper

Job Summary

This position is an entry-level position that assists the operators engaged in processing materials.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists operators at the sheet loading and packaging ends of the line and as needed.
• Builds pallets and shipping containers using hand and power tools.
• Band and palletize metal parts, placing tags/labels on finished products.
• Perform quality check to verify proper lengths, widths, and weights are adhered to using the proper tools.
• Detects and reports faulty operations or defective materials.
• Moves or carries parts, equipment, or materials.
• Read and understand production orders.
• Wraps and unwraps materials.
• Housekeeping of work areas.
• Operates a sit-down forklift.
• Achieves production goals while complying to all safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift. Training and certification provided regardless of previous experience.
• Ability to read documents and interpret facts and draw conclusions.
• Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing.
• Good communication, organization, and time management skills.

Competencies

• Teamwork
  • Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.
• Managing Change
  • Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.
• Customer Focus
  • Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer’s needs top of mind.
• Continuous Learning
  • Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.
• Drive for Results
  • Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.
• Strategic Thinking
  • Thinks three to five years ahead or beyond; challenges assumptions and conventional wisdom.
• Leading People
  • Influences others and empowers team to execute efficiently.
• Developing People
  • Invests time in finding, mentoring and coaching talent.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Equipment Used:

• Ruler, measuring tape, calipers, forklift (training provided), hand tools, power tools.

Working Conditions:

• Production facility where the ambient temperature may fluctuate, and the noise levels may be increased.
• Hours Worked: 40 hours per week; 1^st Shift
• Days/Week: Monday – Friday, 6AM – 2PM
• Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.

Travel Requirement:

• No travel required.