Material Handler - Production Job

About the role

Tectum, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is seeking Material Handlers & Industrial Cleaning Technicians to join our 1st (7am-3pm) and 2nd (3pm-11pm) shift teams. This position operates in a manufacturing setting and can be subject to extreme cold and hot temperatures; uneven walking surfaces with cords, tools and other obstacles; intermittent loud noises; and dusty or dirty conditions. Basic PPE required: safety glasses, earplugs, and steel toe/composite boots. Specific PPE & training will be provided for activities requiring additional accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Working safely in a manufacturing environment and adhering to all company and OSHA safety standards.
• Ensuring that the standards for product quality and output, etc. are adhered to and improved upon.
• Participating in team work, hitting and exceeding goals and focusing on customer satisfaction.
• Performing heavy duty work, such as removing and stacking finished board, product assembly and packaging.
• Attending required company training programs including training to become a certified forklift driver.
• Maintaining good housekeeping and adherence to 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Industrial or manufacturing experience desired but not required.
• Reliable and punctual, and able to work flexible day time hours, including overtime and some weekends, as needed.
• Language proficiency to read & write in English.
• Able to follow work instructions, willing to learn and be part of a winning team.

Preferred Qualification

• HS diploma or GED.

Benefits

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why join Tectum, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

• We are a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas.
• We have about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.
• We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play.

About the location (Newark OH)

This position is located in beautiful and historical Newark, Ohio, the county seat of Licking County, 40 miles northeast of Columbus. We also have another location in nearby Hebron. Licking County has lots to offer. We have an abundance of parks including Newark Earthworks, the National Historic Landmark where visitors can explore 2,000-year-old geometric earthworks that served as both cathedral and astronomical observatories for the Hopewell Culture. If you want to stay indoors, The Midland Theatre is a beautiful 1,200-seat theatre offers exciting and affordable family-friendly shows, legendary artists, world-class dance, and intimate stage-door performances.