General Helper

AMPACET CORP • Cartersville, GA

6d

About The Position

As a general helper you will assist and relieve other workers by performing a variety of job tasks assigned by the shift supervisor.

Requirements

• High School graduate, GED certification required.
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to understand basic math concepts including measurement, volume, and distance.
• Must have ability to operate manufacturing equipment as required.
• Reliable and available for occasional flexible work hours or overtime when needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to understand and follow instructions as well as pass them to others.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Must wear and properly use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in all designated areas. This may include, but is not limited to: hard hats, safety glasses, PAPRs, ear plugs, steel-toed boots, protective gloves, fall protection gear, and other safety equipment as required based on the task and work environment.
• Must successfully pass a company-administered physical examination.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
• Must be physically capable of twisting, bending, stooping, standing, walking, stepping, and climbing ladders or stairs to navigate various areas of the job site.
• Must be able to work in environments with varying and potentially extreme weather conditions or temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting all machine operators on the job to which he is assigned.
• Ensure all tools, equipment and supplies are present and serviceable.
• Proper forklift operation.
• After completion of current product, employee will assist in the set-up of the next job, cleaning production equipment and or packaging line.
• Keeping the shift supervisor informed regarding the status of work, safety and report items that require repair and or adjustment.
• Maintaining proper communications both with management and fellow employees.
• Recognition of potential problems and reporting to the operator in charge.
• Reporting items that require repair or adjustment.
• Relieving the operator for breaks and lunch periods.
• Determining and securing supplies needed to perform the task assigned.
• Observing all safety rules and always being alert to potential safety hazards.
• Staying up to date on and observing all work rules, policies, and procedures.
• Maintaining a healthy, positive attitude towards the company and its management.
• Draw samples of finished products.
• Perform weigh-ups of raw material.
• Perform re-pack’s as necessary.
• Maintain an accurate record of packaged finished products and deliver it to the shift supervisor at the end of each job or shift.
• Assist clean-up and return unused raw materials, well labeled, and weighed, to proper storage.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED