About the role
Job Summary:
We are seeking a reliable and dedicated General Production Worker who will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of our production facility. This position requires the ability to work safely, maintain high-quality standards, and contribute to the smooth flow of production. Additionally, the candidate must be willing to assist in essential production tasks as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Monitor manufacturing equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Perform quality control checks and proper handling of non-conformance materials.
- Familiarity with the location of master switches and emergency stop buttons in the work area.
- Follow all HMIS/SDS requirements and spill control procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas following 5S principles.
- Report any safety concerns, accidents, or near misses to the shift leader or manager promptly.
- Adhere to the company's standard work practices (i.e. standards work, JSAs, SOPs) to ensure quality is maintained and tasks are done right the first time.
- Identify and correctly label all door facings produced on-site.
- Utilize Visual Management tools, such as the Day-to-Day Board, for tracking production progress and reporting.
- Assist with maintenance and repairs as needed to keep production running smoothly.
- Be able to perform the job duties of an Operator when required, ensuring seamless production operations.
- Prevent material overuse in production processes and minimize waste due to spills or mishaps.
- Take good care of equipment and tools to maximize their life before replacement is necessary.
- Apply Continuous Improvement (CI) principles and 5S techniques to eliminate waste in processes, time, and storage.
- Communicate any cost-related concerns or issues to the Team Leader or Manager.
- Assist with monthly and quarterly inventory checks.
Requirements:
- Strong attention to safety and quality standards.
- Basic understanding of inventory management.
- Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
Additional Skills:
- Manufacturing experience is preferred
Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical manufacturing environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally team lift or move 50 pounds or more and is regularly exposed to airborne particles, and extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Travel:
This position does not require travel to other Woodgrain locations.
Pay: $21.65 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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