General Laborer - Yankton

About the role

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Responsibilities

• Performs production and material handling responsibilities within the assigned department, which may include Packing, Cast House, Extrusion, Die Shop, Paint, or Shipping.
• Receives and reviews work orders, packing orders, or production instructions and ensures required materials, tools, and equipment are available.
• Moves aluminum extrusions and other materials safely throughout the production process, utilizing team lifting techniques when required.
• Operates basic equipment and tools, including saws and material handling equipment, in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• With assistance of a co-worker when required, lifts, moves, packages, or stages materials according to customer and production specifications.
• Maintains accurate identification and tracking of materials, racks, bundles, and work-in-process inventory.
• Loads, unloads, and transfers materials to conveyors, packaging equipment, storage locations, or shipping areas.
• Performs visual inspections of materials and finished products to verify quality, dimensions, and compliance with specifications.
• Completes required production, inventory, and quality documentation accurately.
• Ensures finished materials are properly packaged, labeled, staged, painted, stored, or prepared for shipment as applicable.
• Communicates quality, equipment, safety, or production concerns to Lead Persons and Supervisors.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure that shows measurements in feet and inches.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing experience in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical
• Rx
• Dental
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Pay

Starting Rate of pay: $18/hr - $23/hr (depends on experience); $500 sign-on bonus; +$2/hour for night shift differential; eligible for monthly profit sharing (earnings can increase by $1.50-$3.00/hour with profit sharing).

Schedule

Shift Available and Hours: 7pm-1am, 4X4 schedule; 6pm-6am, 4X4 schedule; 6:30pm-6:30am, Monday - Thursday; 7:30pm-5:30am, Monday - Thursday.