Production Worker I Shift 1

JOB SUMMARY:
This position tends to special-purpose loading and unloading materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Move and/or assist in moving material needed in production machines in an assigned production area.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of material in an assigned production area
• Transports material from one production area to another by pushing/pulling a cart
• Assist in lifting and moving heavy loads as required
• Assemble glass packs as required by the production area
• Operate equipment to assist in the production process
• Assemble materials as required by the production area
• Inspect finished product for defects to ensure that quality standards are met
• Ensures work area is maintained in an orderly and safe manner per company procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned by the management team.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Self-starter
• Detail oriented
• Flexibility
• Learning orientation
• Quality Conscientious
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: H.S. diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: Preferred experience in a production setting or in a similar role in a manufacturing environment or equivalent experience in similar roles in a manufacturing environment. Experience in glass manufacturing desired
• Certificates Licenses Registrations: NA
• Computer Skills: Basic PC skills
• Mathematical Abilities: Basic Math--Ability to read a tape measure and understand fractions and decimals.
• Analytical or Reasoning Abilities: Ability to comprehend and carry out instructions
• Communication Skills: (Writing Foreign Language Reasoning) Effective communication skills written and oral in English and Spanish (preferred)
• Other Skills (Technical or Other special knowledge and abilities) Team-oriented individual flexible and adaptable to a continuous improvement environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time up to 10 hours/day to walk up to 10 hours/day and/or sit for up to 30-60 minutes/day twisting or bending up to 10 hours/day overhead work up to 10 hours as needed per production area.
• Ability to lift/pull/push 50 lbs. up to 50 % of the shift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)

• Work is on the manufacturing floor interfacing with employees and inspectors monitoring and supporting the manufacturing/production floor shop environment as job duties require.
• May be exposed to loud operating machinery and hot/cold temperatures.
• Use of proper PPE as required per company policy