Elutriation - 1st Shift

Elutriation General Production

Job Description

Company Overview

Swan Products, LLC is a leading manufacturer of lawn and garden watering products in North America. Founded in 1927 as the Swan River Tire and Rubber Company, we are one of the original manufacturers of hoses in the industry. As a privately held company, we retain our position in the market with strategically placed manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug-Free Workplace.

Veteran and Military Friendly. College students are welcome.

Our mission: To be the leader of innovative and environmentally friendly watering solution systems. We aim to develop best-in-class products and provide superior customer service while continuously seeking better ways to share Earth’s most precious resource.

Job Summary

The Elutriation GP will support plant operations by performing job duties that constitute the production, and satisfaction is maintained at the highest inspection and distribution of products or services. The incumbent will ensure safety, quality, productivity, cost control & customer levels.

Primary Functions and Duties

• Responsible for maintaining and organizing the elutriation department
• Must be able to operate various equipment used for bailing and grinding in accordance to safety and production standards
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment, observes and follows all safety polices, wears appropriate and prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to Safety glasses, safety toe shoes, and hearing protection. Must complete any necessary and/or required safety training
• Maintain safe & orderly storage area by arranging material, products and equipment as required
• Must practice good housekeeping skills (i.e., sweeping, wiping, mopping, trash disposal, etc.). Maintains a clean, neat and well-organized work area, which includes returning items to appropriate location and areas (i.e. backdrops, brass, strapping, pallet jacks, etc.)
• Ensure that product and scrap are organized, stacked and stored appropriately in accordance with the facilities inventory process.
• Takes ownership in ensuring the workspace meets standards
• Clears loose scrap and obstructed hose in accordance with site safety processes and procedures
• Package scrap in an accurate, timely and safe manner
• Lift loose hose scrap/purge onto conveying system
• Breakdown gaylords and stack pallets by hand
• Clear dust boxes from discharge silos, and dispose properly
• Be able to keep accurate paperwork for materials processed (count sheet/production record)

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years experience in manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Organizational skills; ability to work with little supervision
• Must be able to Multitask.
• Multilingual skills are preferred.
• Problem solving skills.
• Safety conscious at all times.

Job Type

• Full-time

Physical Demands

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Position requires prolonged standing and frequent mobility throughout the workday

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Employer paid Telemedicine virtual visits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional assistance program
• Referral program
• Employee discounts
• PPE reimbursement