Production Associate (Afternoons) Job

About the role

Primary duty is to manufacture, assemble and package Steel Ceilings products to produce needed items in pursuit of customers’ orders as directed by the team lead and/or supervisor. Additional responsibilities include material handling, crating and machine helper duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe working area including sweeping, opening scrap, emptying dumpsters and trash cans.
• Observe all safety precautions and plant regulations to prevent injury to self and others or damage to material or equipment.
• Upon training & qualification, perform miscellaneous duties including machine operation (turrets, brakes, presses, panel benders, tube benders, etc.), final panel assembly, infill pad creation, crating, forklift operation, inventory counting, and assisting others.
• Follow all Company and OSHA Safety Policies.
• Assemble materials and package finished products for transport to customers.
• Ensure that the standards for quality, output and safety are adhered to and improved upon.
• Keep accurate records of production, waste and quality checks undertaken.
• Properly maintain equipment.
• Maintain a high level of customer focus in producing quality products and services that do not sacrifice the safety of others, oneself, nor the environment.
• Commit to and follow the facility Mission, Vision and Values that support the AWI Operating Principles as an individual and team.
• Attend and participate in all required company training programs.
• Conform to all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized work area; sweep floors and empty trash containers daily.

Requirements

• Prior manufacturing, assembly, material movement or machine operator experience preferred.
• Knowledge of metal manufacturing materials, fabrication processes and machinery preferred.
• Ability to learn how to operate a forklift and other company vehicles.

Work Environment

Plant environment—manufacturing setting 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 and training will be provided for activities requiring additional accommodations.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand or walk for the majority of the workday; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must frequently lift and move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription drug and life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Long-term disability coverage
• Vacation and sick time
• Personal development opportunities to grow career based on strengths and interests
• Working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration