Production Associate - 1st Shift

Schedule

Shift Start Time: 7:00 AM

Responsibilities

• Visually inspects production fixtures, spreader bars, lift tables, dumpers, spinners, hoists, chains, and hooks to ensure proper repair, and baskets for productivity and safety.
• Utilizes an air wand and other methods to blow off the zinc needles and remove excess zinc.
• Confers with supervisors to report material conditions that could result in production, quality, and safety issues.
• Operates hoist to lift materials out of zinc kettle.
• Inspects materials for runs, sags, drips, bare areas, holes, smothered spots, etc.
• Moves material to and from storage and production areas, loads docks and delivery vehicles by forklift, hand, and other equipment when properly trained to do so.
• Receives written or oral instructions for work assignments.
• Determines applicable material and equipment needs.
• Attaches tags to material and/or marks them with pertinent information.
• Hangs/takes down racks of material using specific training methods.
• Performs general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and picking up discarded material.
• Cleans material as specified by the customer.
• Reports material conditions that could result in production or customer problems to lead and/or supervisor.
• Assists in proper loading of customer material.
• Tracks all orders.
• Counts, marks, tags all order specs including parts, customers, and job numbers.
• Weighs all completed jobs and/or parts.
• Maintains a clean kettle for maximum production that meets quality standards.
• Skims ash from the top of the kettle during the galvanizing process to remove residue.
• Scoops the bottom of the kettle after product galvanization to remove contamination/residue that has settled.
• Observes entire process to confirm adherence to plant standards that result in high-quality end products.
• Removes basket from kettle after basket is cooked off and skimmed.
• Moves basket into spinner shield, ensures everyone is clear, and spins material for approximately 5 seconds.
• Stops basket from spinning, moves basket to dumper, and unhooks using shovel (DO NOT USE FINGERS!).
• Returns to kettle, hooking next basket and pulling rod from basket to repeat the spinning process.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Assists in general housekeeping, including emptying mud pans, pumping pits, and blowing down the boiler.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Safety Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Wears required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Uses all PPE properly for its intended purpose.
• Inspects all equipment for wear/tear, including any thinning or cracks of chains, and reports issues to your supervisor, the plant manager, and/or office manager immediately.
• Follows all safety rules outlined in the safety manual or discussed during orientation and meetings.
• Reminds co-workers of safety rules and PPE requirements when they are not adhering to the requirements.
• Reports safety violations to supervisor, plant manager, and/or office manager immediately.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Teladoc Virtual Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Emergency Medical Insurance (MASA)
• Paid time off
• Birthday Pay