Production Associate

About Our Company - Prospiant

About Our Company - Prospiant
, the agriculture technology business portfolio of Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROCK), and the leading U.S.

-based provider of turnkey controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions for growing fruits, vegetables, hemp, and cannabis. The company has expertise in custom-designed, manufactured and installed greenhouses for research, education, and retail garden centers. Prospiant embodies long-term stability with the unmatched financial strength and end-to-end expertise of our heritage brands; gained during more than 150 years of combined business success. We are trusted Agtech expects partnering to grow a prosperous and sustainable world.

Our success in the produce, commercial, and cannabis markets couldn't be possible without our employees  commitment to our core values - Make It Better, Make It Right, Make It Together, and Make An Impact.

The Production Associate will help with production activities. This position supports the day-to-day production activities as assigned by team leaders and supervisors.

• Fabricates parts using various machines and equipment including shears, turrets, and saws.
• Prepare machine, load raw materials, execute start-up procedures, and adjust settings for optimal performance.
• Occasionally operates forklift to move raw material as well as finished product.
• Accurately enters appropriate data into Epicor ERP system (part quantities, job numbers…)
• Responsible for documenting time to appropriate manufacturing orders by clocking in and clocking out of jobs daily
• Ensure materials meet the current quality standards by using tape measure to compare to production drawing
• Maintain a clean and organized production area, including proper storage, disposal of materials, and maintain 5S standards.
• Responsible for following process specifications, product drawings, production requirements, and all safety standards including proper PPE
• Report machine maintenance issues to team lead or supervisor
• Train new production employees as needed.
• Work overtime as needed to meet the schedule.
• Performs company activities in addition to the above as assigned by Production Supervisor and/or Team Leader

• 1+ years of experience in Manufacturing
• Machine operator experience strongly preferred
• Forklift operation skills preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to regularly walk, sit, or stand as required
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• A benefits package with premiums paid by the company
• Dynamic workplace
• Paid volunteer time off
• Education assistance
• Referral bonus
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Retirement plan
• Opportunity to get involved with employee resource groups and engagement events

Gibraltar is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.