Manufacturing Associate (2PM - Midnight)

About the Role

The Manufacturing Associate assists the designated machine operator or production team in various functions including maintenance, clean-up, yard work, warehouse operations, production, utilities, and material handling.

Responsibilities

• Handles assignments in a repetitive and/or sequential order for completing tasks.
• Keeps work area clean and uses safety gear at all times, following all safety regulations.
• Reports any unsafe conditions or defective equipment to the supervisor immediately.
• Cleans machinery, conveyors, and surrounding areas, keeping them free of debris buildup during downtime.
• Cleans floors and picks up reusable scrap for salvage.
• Transports trash and debris away from production areas.
• Keeps pallets neat and orderly.
• Operates machinery or equipment as trained and instructed, following safety guidelines.
• Assists lead operator or supervisor in preparing for shift production.
• Works closely with the lead operator or supervisor to become knowledgeable of machine mechanics and operation.
• May work with conveyors, ramps, elevators, and other equipment as assigned.
• May operate equipment such as hoppers, bagging and sealer machines, forklifts, palletizers, hydraulic equipment, powered tractors, or vehicles (internal certification/training required).
• Operates a variety of hand tools.
• Assists in loading/unloading trucks and completing shipping/receiving documents.
• Packages and labels products properly.
• Handles stockpiles and verifies loads leaving the premises.
• Maintains, verifies, and counts product inventory.
• Performs other duties related to the job as assigned on a temporary or permanent basis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to follow company production and safety procedures.
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers.
• Able to pass internal certification training.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Basic math skills: add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide by 10's and 100's.
• Must demonstrate lock-out/tag-out procedures and keep key or lock with self at all times.
• Must attend weekly safety meetings.
• Good regular attendance is essential.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. from ground level.

Pay

The hourly pay rate is $19–$22.

Schedule

Shift: 2 PM – Midnight

Benefits

• Two weeks of vacation per year.
• Sick leave benefits in accordance with state laws.
• 401k plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Nine paid holidays per year.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
• Health and wellness programs.