Manufacturing ​/ Production Helper, Manufacturing Production

Responsibilities

• Assist the Assistant Operator - includes, but is not limited to, cutting straps, removing dunnage, washing print plates, and assist in feeding material.
• All activities associated with stacking material, including the ability to read and follow instructions on factory cards.
• Assist the Bander Operator, which includes the proper placement of load tags and bands.
• Responsible for safely operating the baler.
• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.
• Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work.
• Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor.
• Monitor quality of boxes and report issues.
• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed .
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Possess an understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.

• Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.