Production Helper

About the role

Provides general labor support in the production of plastic film by assisting with machine operation, material handling, quality checks, and packaging. Ensures production runs efficiently by supporting the operator and maintaining proper workflow, organization, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs regular quality checks on production rolls, including edges, wrinkles, flare outs, core extension, and weight accuracy, and reports issues to the operator
• Pulls finished rolls from the winder and prepares them for packaging
• Packages and labels finished products according to order specifications
• Moves finished products to designated holding areas using appropriate equipment
• Cuts and prepares cores for production use
• Stages and maintains necessary supplies at the production line for ongoing and next-shift operations
• Assists the operator during production and downtime to ensure continuous operation
• Performs visual inspections to ensure product quality standards are met
• Maintains housekeeping and cleanliness of assigned work areas
• Follows all safety policies and procedures at all times

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to safely operate or be trained on material handling equipment
• Ability to follow safety, quality, and production procedures

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and stacking of rolls and materials
• Repetitive bending, reaching, twisting, and movement
• Ability to push/pull and handle materials during production and packaging
• Ability to climb stairs and move between work areas
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)