Assembly Worker

SCHAEFER PLASTICS NA LLC•Charlotte, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Schaefer Plastics provides innovative packaging and waste technology solutions to businesses throughout North America. We design and manufacture bulk and handheld plastic containers, custom dunnage packaging, and waste and recycling carts. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Schaefer Plastics is part of the SSI Schaefer Group, a global leader in logistics and materials handling with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. The Assembly Worker, Dunnage, performs regular assembly duties in the Fabrication Department. Additionally, this role may also work as a Back-Up Water Jet Operator and/or Welder.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year prior assembly experience
Knowledge of basic hand tools
Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 10 hours), often doing repetitive motions
Good eye-hand coordination
Good verbal communications skills
Ability to read and use tape measure (inches or millimeters) and interpret directions listing measurements

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in ‘Lean Manufacturing’ environment
Ability to read assembly prints

Responsibilities

Read work orders and follow job instructions to assemble parts according to specifications
Meet quality and quantity levels as determined by management
Correctly operate basic power tools, tape measure, caliper, micrometer, and indicator
Work with multiple job types and optimize daily jobs
Provide communication to the supervisor when problems/issues arise
Provide good suggestions to the supervisor in order to improve work processes
Assist in solving production problems as needed
May assist in identifying and fixing tooling or fixture problems
Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and guidelines
May also assist as a Back-Up Waterjet Operator as needed
May also assist as a Welder as needed
Special Projects as needed