Production Associate I

About Our Company - Prospiant, the agriculture technology business portfolio of Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROCK), and the leading U.S.-based provider of turnkey controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions for growing fruits, vegetables, hemp, and cannabis. The company has expertise in custom-designed, manufactured and installed greenhouses for research, education, and retail garden centers. Prospiant embodies long-term stability with the unmatched financial strength and end-to-end expertise of our heritage brands; gained during more than 150 years of combined business success.

We are trusted Agtech expects partnering to grow a prosperous and sustainable world. Our success in the produce, commercial, and cannabis markets couldn't be possible without our employees' commitment to our core values - Make It Better, Make It Right, Make It Together, and Make An Impact.

• Make It Better - Challenges our way of thinking every day to exceed the needs of our customers and improve our business and workplace. Raises the bar and sets new standards.
• Make It Right - Cares about doing the right thing for fellow employees, customers, and our communities. Holds high standards of ethics and safety and includes others. Does not look the other way when something is amiss.
• Make It Together - Works collaboratively with others, across the organization, and with our customers. Fosters a culture that is inclusive of different perspectives and experiences.
• Make An Impact - Approaches work and life with an intent to drive change and make a difference for our customers, investors, and community.

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Position Summary:

The Production Associate will help with production activities. This position supports the day-to-day production activities as assigned by team leaders and supervisors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Fabricates parts using various machines and equipment including shears, turrets, and saws.
• Prepare machine, load raw materials, execute start-up procedures, and adjust settings for optimal performance.
• Occasionally operates forklift to move raw material as well as finished product.
• Accurately enters appropriate data into Epicor ERP system (part quantities, job numbers…)
• Responsible for documenting time to appropriate manufacturing orders by clocking in and clocking out of jobs daily
• Ensure materials meet the current quality standards by using tape measure to compare to production drawing
• Maintain a clean and organized production area, including proper storage, disposal of materials, and maintain 5S standards.
• Responsible for following process specifications, product drawings, production requirements, and all safety standards including proper PPE
• Report machine maintenance issues to team lead or supervisor
• Train new production employees as needed.
• Work overtime as needed to meet the schedule.
• Performs company activities in addition to the above as assigned by Production Supervisor and/or Team Leader

 Position Qualifications:

• 1 years of experience in Manufacturing
• Machine operator experience strongly preferred
• Forklift operation skills preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to regularly walk, sit, or stand as required
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Why Prospiant?

• A benefits package with premiums paid by the company
• Dynamic workplace
• Paid volunteer time off
• Education assistance
• Referral bonus
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Retirement plan
• Opportunity to get involved with employee resource groups and engagement events

Gibraltar is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.