Crater I Job (Carson, CA, US, 90746)

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. • Carson, CA

54d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

What does it mean to work at Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company. Arktura LLC is a widely published company headquartered in a fast-paced design office and manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, CA. We design, develop, and manufacture a variety of façade systems, interior wall and ceiling systems, custom art installations on a full range of state-of-the-art equipment, in our 100,000 sf facility.

Working at Arktura is the best! Benefits include 401k with employee match, robust health care options, paid time off and professional development. We have a casual dress code, free snacks, and quarterly events! As a company, we love to engage in community service activities with our local organizations. We provide access to 100's of discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through LifeMart such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare We support Employee Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion and provide perspective.

Under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor with moderate guidance from a Senior Production Associate of the felt value stream a Crater is responsible for the safe assembly of wood pallets that meet the standardized requirements for use in storage, shipping, and manipulation of goods in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

• Possess basic arithmetic skills
• Proficiency with hand power tools and machinery (hammer, wrenches, crow bars, impact drivers, pneumatic nail gun, staples guns, and electric saws).
• Full knowledge of measuring tools required must know how to read and interpret blueprints and/or shop drawings and have a working knowledge of measuring tools (such as: angle finders, tape measures, etc.).
• Communication and people skills; team player willing to learn.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (i.e., ability to wear required PPE, work in a dusty, hot, non-climate-controlled environment; with stairs, frequent walking, standing and occasional lifting of material).
• Ability to work off shift hours in support of plant initiatives.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in core production roles within 90 days of hire.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Minimum 1 year experience in a warehouse, construction, or wood working environment

Nice To Haves

• Cal OSHA 10 a plus
• OSHA Forklift Certification a plus
• CPR & First Aid Certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Operates machinery that takes in low-grade softwood planks and nails them together according to specific patterns and standards.
• Uses various hand tooling while performing crate assembly operations efficiently in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures
• Assembles and refurbishes wood crates/pallets that are used in storage, shipping, and manipulation of goods adhering to engineered and quality standards, while inspecting finished pallets to ensure conformity to specification.
• Collect supplies for assembly; conduct Inventory of tools, parts, and supplies and resupply as needed
• Works with peers to Identify product defects and report necessary nonconformances to Senior Production Associate, Supervisor, and/or Quality Inspector
• Works with peers to perform reworks/repairs in accordance with industry best practices and/or engineering instructions
• Works with peers to coordinate movement assembled parts and/or products to the next step operation
• Completes work as required to meet production and schedule requirements
• Follows safety protocols and wear personal protective equipment as required
• Notify supervisor when materials need to be reordered
• Maintains equipment and work areas; cleans and performs basic repairs as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• 401k with employee match
• robust health care options
• paid time off
• professional development
• casual dress code
• free snacks
• quarterly events
• access to 100's of discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through LifeMart such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare
• Employee Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion and provide perspective

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees