The Production Helper is an hourly non-supervisory position primarily providing physical labor and assistance to the production batch crew, cartridge crew, and warehouse in a chemical process and warehouse environment. Good communication, teamwork, and the ability to self-regulate one’s own behavior and development is expected. Use of basic hand tools and basic math skills are required. Specific responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) the following:

· Helper will transfer chemicals as needed, being required to handle drums, barrels, sacks and other containers using barrel carts, hand carts, pallet jacks or by hand. Position may require ability to operate a fork truck or other Powered Industrial Vehicles.

· Helper will package product from mixing vessels into drums and pails, label product, and move product to proper area in the warehouse or other storage area as directed. 

· Helper will assist in other areas as needed which may include loading and unloading trucks, preparing product for shipment, inventory management, and material disposition.

· Daily housekeeping, which includes sweeping, trash removal, and attentiveness to safety are absolute requirements

· Helpers may have primary responsibilities in one of more areas such as Batch Room or Cartridge Filling.

· Helpers must become familiar with EBS Quality Management System and how it applies to their position.

· Access programs in a Windows environment to print labels and document, fill out forms both manually and from a computer.

Job Aptitudes include but are not limited to:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Good mechanical aptitude is a plus

· Must have an attentiveness to detail and a mindset toward quality

· Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions

· Regular and prompt attendance

· Able to work weekends and overtime as required

· Able to follow and encourage others to follow practices typical of the industry

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:

· Able to perform manual labor in hot/humid conditions, both indoor and outdoor in all conditions

· Able to work while exposed to fumes, airborne particles, vibration, moving parts, noise, and other conditions while wearing proper personal protective equipment for the hazards.

· Physically able to push or pull objects which weigh in excess of 100 lbs; able to pick up and lift 70 lbs unassisted to chest height and up ladders and stairs; able to carry pails up to 70 lbs from one location to another.

· Able to work while standing or walking for up to 3 hours, able to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and twist.

· Must be able to read small print, color vision, have good peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.