Manufacturing Associate - Newport, AR

GRÄNGES AMERICAS, INC

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Summary:

Under general supervision, the Laborer performs cleaning and grounds upkeep duties as well as acts as relief for production team members during breaks and/or absences. The Laborer will perform specific responsibilities as instructed or requested by supervision and will meet specific performance standards to complete assigned tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Carry out cleaning tasks and special projects on a daily/weekly/monthly basis as assigned by the supervisor.

* Properly store and dispose of special and/or hazardous waste material as required.

* Complete daily cleaning and activity log.

* Operate fork lift trucks and other machinery, as required, in a safe manner, ensuring that daily checks are completed and documented.

* Keep work, break, common areas and machinery clean and orderly.

* Assist other team members, as directed by the supervisor/management, in performing essential duties and responsibilities during absences and for relief during breaks.

* Communicate with maintenance, managers, and supervisors, verbally or through work orders, with specific problems in any work area that may affect safety, quality, or productivity.

* Perform routine grounds work.

* Assist in training new personnel.

* Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Performance Standards:

* Perform assigned Laborer duties according to Gränges Newport practices.

* Due to the wide range of responsibilities for this position, the department supervisor or Superintendent will make judgment decisions based on their knowledge of tasks needing to be performed.

* Ensure daily tasks are completed in time allotted.

* Ensure daily tasks are performed in compliance with established practices.

* Ensure safety rules are followed.

* Follow established guidelines in relation to attendance, breaks, and company policy.

* Report machinery, safety or personnel issues to supervisor.

* Determine nature of machinery malfunction or breakdown. Advise supervisor to arrange repairs as necessary.

* Recognize safety hazards or unsafe activities of other personnel. Report such to offending associate and supervisor for review during scheduled safety talk.

* Recognize misuse, theft or damage of company property and report such to supervisor.

* Support and participate in open communication between supervision and fellow employees.

* Secure necessary supplies to perform assigned duties.