Production Associate

Overview

Under the direction of the Value Stream Manager with frequent guidance from a Team Leader, this position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks critical to executing the safe operation of highly automated manufacturing equipment in accordance with company guidelines and customer requirements. Performance of these tasks is critical to the Safety, Quality, Reliability, and Cost of the plant production lines.

The plant runs continuously 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. New associates will enter into a 3‑month probationary period.

Primary location: Hilliard, Ohio

Employment status: Full-Time

Shift example:

2nd

Shift: Monday‑Thursday 2:50 pm‑12:50 am (4, 10's);
Overtime Friday as needed
$23.50 an hour for 2nd Shift!
Benefits start day one!
Annual incentive bonus opportunity!
Annual merit increase opportunity!

The ceiling tile manufacturing process includes running and monitoring machines that cut, size, paint, and package ceiling tiles and shipping finished products to customers. Everyone must work at keeping his or her work areas and the plant orderly, clean and safe. We celebrate safety as our most important work standard. We have well defined safety start‑up and shut‑down operations for all equipment and we train all operators on these crucial processes.

• Total focus on safety
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Willingness to continuously improve processes and reduce costs
• Full engagement in your work duties
• Highly collaborative team mindset
• Personal ownership for work and product quality

• Safely start up, operate, and shut down production equipment and perform periodic lockout/tag‑outs to clear line jams or machine repairs; follow all safety policies, procedures, and participate in the Hilliard safety system.
• Perform basic operator maintenance checks on production equipment to ensure the production line can produce quality product safely.
• Perform quality inspections of products to achieve quality standards, minimize rework, and contain non‑conforming materials.
• Read, understand, and adhere to daily production schedules.
• Make production entries into computer systems.
• Ensure good housekeeping standards by keeping assigned work areas and equipment clean and orderly.
• Perform material handling of raw materials, goods in process, and finished goods safely.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the production lead or management.

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, grabbing, pulling, carrying, and going up and down stairs/catwalks.
• Dusty environment that is not climate controlled.
• Exposure to fiberglass and other dusty materials.
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds.
• Must be able to rotate through all core positions.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years of prior industrial or warehouse experience preferred.
• Prior experience with lean/process improvement preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in core production roles within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to earn a forklift license and maintain competency with driving a forklift.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision and maintain an excellent balance between people and the tasks at hand, as well as being attentive to a team environment.

Armstrong is proud to offer a starting rate of pay of $22.65 per hour, with additional upside potential including shift differential, annual bonus and career advancement via our pay for skill system. We also offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long‑term disability, paid time off for vacation and holidays, product discounts, and educational assistance.

Armstrong's Pay Scale:

• Level 1–1: $23.00
• Level 1: $25.36
• Level 1.5: $26.48*
• Level 2: $27.71*
• Level 3: $30.41*
• Level 4: $34.10*
• Level 4.5: $35.77**
• Level 5: $38.19**
• Level 6: $40.26**
• To obtain Level 1.5, 2, 3, and 4, the employee must meet progression guidelines.
• To obtain a leadership position (Level 4.5, 5, 6), the employee must go through the internal interview process.

Plus a $0.50 shift differential for 2nd shift and a $1.00 shift differential for 3rd shift.

AWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.