General Production Worker

Summary:

To perform this job satisfactorily, a team member must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The General Production Worker demonstrates the ability to work in a constant State of Alertness & Safe Manner.

Competencies:

LEAN SAFETY: The team member demonstrates the ability to adhere to the safety policies and procedures of LEAN Manufacturing. The team member has the responsibility of promoting the 5’s into everyday job functions, sort, set in order, shine, standardize and sustain. He/she possesses the trait of being organized or follows a systematic method of performing a task.

Team Work: Together everyone achieves more. The team member demonstrates the ability to work together with others, to achieve company goals. The team member shows a willingness to work together despite the differences in a respectful manner, trusting in the commitment and values each member brings to the team. The team member has the ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor towards others.

Specific Vision: - Each team member should have close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Judgment: Make Effective Choices: – The team member uses policies, procedures, and/or guides to make good choices and critical decisions. He/she uses data and facts to make day-to-day decisions and involves others as needed. The team member recognizes what might be a problem and inform those who can correct it.

Planning and Improvement: The team member has the ability to plan for and improve work. The team member accepts responsibility in order to meet expectations for own work. He/she has the capability to identify steps needed in order to carry out work as required. The team member has the ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Execution and Results: The team member has the responsibility of obtaining results and ensuring work is done correctly. The team member possesses the ability to identify top priorities first and perform accordingly. He/she has the ability to make a consistent effort to get results and meet deadlines assigned. The team member has the initiative to take actions in order to solve problems so work can be completed in a timely manner. Goal Oriented – The team member has the ability to focus on a goal and obtain pre-determined results.

Communication and Influence: The team member actively shares information, listens to others and asks questions to learn about what is needed. The team member is responsible for communicating the right information to team members and leaders when they need it. Team member is required to possess the ability to communicate, in a respectful and professional manner. The team member has the ability to communicate in writing clearly & concisely, with the capability of communicating effectively with others, using spoken words.

Ethics and Compliance: The team member is required to perform to Ethical Standards and follow company policies and procedures. The team member will demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior, in all work situations and reports any ethical and compliance issues promptly. The team member will demonstrate the characteristics of honesty and integrity in being truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

Responsibilities:

· Promoting the essential Team Principles and Core Values of Winston Plywood & Veneer

· Know Lock Out/Tag Out for all equipment used.

· To learn more about the LEAN Guiding Principles and applying them in the day-to-day operations

· Expected to follow team members Safety Standards by adhering to both Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) regulations.

· In order to abide by certain OSHA and Local Environmental Agency regulations, mandatory safety training, protective gear, and chemical handling procedures are required.

· Because of the potential for danger from working close to large machines, understanding that safety is first by taking responsibility for working safely in your job and following all established safety rules, regulations, and procedures

· Due to production line requirements, machine operators work in an environment where teamwork is important.

· Attends and completes all required monthly safety training

· Promote Departmental Housekeeping in my job area

· To recognize and take action on machine problems through SOP and communication.

· Communicate with tender on departmental issues

· Relieve operators for lunch/breaks, vacations, etc.

Physical Requirements and Demand:

· Involves exposure to chemicals, loud noises, and equipment that is both automated and manual.

· Need to be able to lift 50 pounds and work on their feet, while using tools to perform repetitive actions, for a 10-hour shift.

· Ability to move, lift, carry and transfer merchandise and supplies weighing 50 pounds or greater.

· While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

· Due to time-sensitive nature of manufacturing, may have over-time requirements

Work Environment:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must coordinate eye-hand movements.

· This job requires standing at all times, occasional movement around and within workstation, frequent change of body position to reach sheets and send through feeder.

· Constant bending forward to feed sheets.

· Constant pushing motion.

· Occasional moving on and off platform and constant balancing.

· Frequent forward and lateral reaching movements.

· Works side by side with other co-workers on a platform.

Mobility Requirements

Standing / Walking / Twisting / Bending /Climbing / Balancing / Lifting / Pushing / Pulling / Reaching / Gripping

Desired Skills and Experience:

Education:

· High school diploma or its equivalent.

· Two years of experience working in a similar area is a common requirement and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

On-the-job training is prevalent for this position

Language Skills:

· Effectively communicates and understands job instructions both verbally and written in English language

Work Environment:

· Enforce and adhere to Lean Safety policies, procedures and guidelines.

· Follow the guidelines and procedures for OSHA and Local Environmental Agency regulations

· Due to production line requirements, machine operators work in an environment where teamwork is important.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

These requirements need to be met to represent knowledge, skill and/or ability to perform job functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisville, MS 39339: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1 - $15