General Labor - 2nd shift

Essential Job Functions

• Comply with all workplace standards and safety procedures, including Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements (OSHA), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Company Guidelines.
• Follow equipment operating parameters to maximize production, while meeting all product specifications.
• Equipment that may be used during general labor activities include, but are not limited to:
• Scissors – used to trim wicks, undo pallet wrapping, open boxes
• Box Cutters – used to undo pallet wrapping, open boxes
• Hot Plates – used to heat hot melt adhesive to glue wicks into jars manually
• Wicking Machines – automatic and semi-automatic wicking machines that assist in placing and gluing wicks in jars
• Pour Heads – automatic liquid filling machines that dispense the desired amount of wax into each jar
• Heat Gun – used for touching up minor aesthetic blemishes on candles
• Labeler – Applies labels to the product
• Taper – Applies box tape to the packed-out corrugated cases
• General labor activities include, but are not limited to:
• Standing for up to 12 hours per shift
• Bending and reaching
• Tasks that require good finger dexterity like manually gluing wicks in jars, using scissors, putting lids on vessels, etc.
• Unloading empty jars from pallets
• Loading empty jars onto conveyor belts
• Placing metal wick holders on poured candles to keep wicks centered and straight
• Putting lids on jars
• Assembling corrugated components such as boxes and partitions
• Packing finished products into boxes
• Stacking finished cases onto pallets in the correct Ti-Hi pattern
• Display and assortment building in project areas

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing experience in a high paced facility preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in a production environment required.
• Demonstrated ability to read/interpret/follow instructions in regard to workplace documentation, such as SOP’s, Operator Checklists, Work Instructions, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Low sensitivity to highly fragranced work environment.
• Good color acuity.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required, based on production demands.