Utility Associate 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• Prepare auxiliary equipment for use in molding operations for job set up.
• Provide an adequate supply of materials and monitor material use during operations to ensure uninterrupted production; scan all support material to the correct location for every move.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and year-end inventory audits.
• Assume duties of machine operator and provide relief for breaks and lunches.
• Remove finished goods from press area to warehouse, completing required scanning for every transaction.
• Ensure all finished goods are moved to the warehouse once approved by Quality Control.
• Ensure finished goods are properly palletized on the correct pallet and scanned to the pallet before moving to the warehouse.
• After each job is complete, remove and clean up support materials, equipment, etc. (line clearance process).
• Clean up around auxiliary equipment during the shift.
• Assist Shipping and Receiving department when approved by Supervisor.
• Operate molding automatic molding machines and other machines when necessary.
• Provide physical counts on materials as necessary.
• Verify accuracy on all work orders.
• Participate in daily shift change activities including walking around to each press.
• Maintain scrap cardboard gaylord and dispose of when full.
• Notify Production control of any low inventory levels.
• Follow all policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Teamwork and communication proficiency.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Suitable written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills to interact within all levels of the organization.
• Proficient using a pallet jack and hand scanners.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment on the production floor.
• Organize support materials at each press and auxiliary equipment storage areas.

Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to use a calculator.
• Ability to apply understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

• Extended hours of standing and walking.
• Reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must frequently lift and/or move over 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with associated noises, smells, and temperatures.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Moderate noise level.

Must have reliable transportation.