Blocker - Swing Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs blocking and forming activities as part of the production process.
• Operates blocking equipment and uses established techniques to form hats to required production standards.
• Follows established production methods, safety procedures, and direction from supervisors or leads.
• Identifies and communicates equipment, material, safety, or process concerns.
• Meets established productivity, attendance, and work performance expectations.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Works collaboratively with supervisors, leads, and coworkers to support production workflow.
• Learns and performs related production activities as operational needs change.
• Performs other related duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing, production, or similar hands-on work experience preferred.
• Ability to learn Richardson products, production processes, equipment, and work procedures.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions and demonstrated work procedures.
• Ability to learn and consistently perform established production processes.
• Ability to perform repetitive work with consistency and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain an appropriate work pace and meet established production expectations.
• Ability to communicate concerns and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Training Requirements

• Employees are expected to successfully complete and maintain training required for the position and assigned work area, including:
• General workplace and production safety training.
• Blocking equipment and process training.
• Heat and steam safety training.
• Other job-specific training based on assigned responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• Stands for the duration of the work shift, excluding scheduled breaks and meal periods.
• Frequently uses hands, wrists, arms, and upper body to handle, position, and form hats.
• Performs repetitive hand, wrist, arm, and upper-body movements throughout the workday.
• Frequently reaches, grasps, handles, and manipulates products and materials.
• Requires continuous or frequent visual attention to the forming process.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or move materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Employees are required to use any personal protective equipment designated as required for the assigned task or work area.
• Optional protective equipment available for Blocking activities includes:
• Protective arm sleeves.
• Heat‑resistant gloves.
• Safety glasses.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and production environment.
• The Blocking position regularly works around production equipment and is exposed to steam, heat, heated equipment, and hot surfaces associated with the blocking process.
• Noise levels and production activity may vary throughout the workday.
• Employees are expected to follow all applicable safety procedures and established