General Scope of Duties:

Production Assistants will assist Operators set up and operate machinery, ensuring efficient production. Production Assistants are reliable and able to work with attention to detail and within safety standards. The individual in this position should have a willingness to learn and improve. Being a team player is essential since all tasks will require close collaboration with coworkers. The goal in this position is to ensure production procedures are carried out safely to maximize efficiency and profits.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Safely operate and maintain various machines in a production environment under the guidance of an Operator.
• The ability to be a back-up for the Operator in case of an absence or scheduled day off.
• As a Production Assistant you will work with slitters, roll formers, as well as set up, operate and maintain equipment as needed.
• Operate and maintain various forklifts and other equipment.
• Perform in-progress inspections and post job inspections of your product, as directed by management.
• Strictly adhere to client job specifications.
• Meet or exceed quality assurance and safety standards.
• Accurately complete all paperwork needed to ensure job production information is documented.
• Load and unload delivery trucks, trailers etc.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks as required.
• Other duties as required/ needed.

Preferable Position Requirement:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum six months experience as in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Successful completion in-house slitter, forklift, and needle operations.

Skills:

• Capable of reading and understanding production and safety manuals.

• Ability to multi-task and successfully work in a fast-paced, high volume warehouse environment.

• Ability to create and maintain a respectful work environment.
• Reliability and willingness to work 60 hours per week to meet deadlines.
• Must be in compliance with all safety guidelines at all times.
• Must be able to occasionally lift 50- 75 lbs.

1st Shift- 7 AM- 7 PM

2nd Shift- 7 PM- 7 AM

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to Plant Leader

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Effort & Working Conditions: This position will work in a plant environment.

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