General Laborer

RAD Engineered Wood Products•Nescopeck, PA

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer position is responsible for carrying out the production processes in various departments. This position is responsible for ensuring that quality, production, and safety standards within the department are followed and tasks and duties are carried out in a safe and efficient manner. Communication is essential to report production barriers to the team leader and/or department supervisor relating to productivity, safety, quality, and output.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Forklift operating experience preferred
Demonstrates consistent production metrics for volume, quality and workmanship
Demonstrates understanding of quality processes and production procedures within assigned area
Proficient operating knowledge of available processing equipment within assigned area and can read and be proficient in using a tape measure, a calculator and other hand tools assigned.
Demonstrates teamwork by being respectful and courteous in their interpersonal communication.
Ability to identify production defects and escalate to team leader or manager on shift
Ability to interpret and execute various technical procedures
Ability to work in a team environment and meet demands established by the production schedule
Practices safe handling of material and equipment utilizing proper personal protective equipment at all times.
Ability to adhere to health and safety regulations according to OSHA, and all other regulatory agencies as well as company guidelines.
Ability to operate machinery, multi-task, interpret and follow policies and procedures
Demonstrate that there is an understanding of Lock out/Tag out and demonstrate an ability to follow this from day one.
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to adapt to changes and continuous improvement initiatives
Demonstrates a high level of integrity

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing and daily production goals by carrying out assigned tasks according to the standard operating procedure in a safe and efficient manner within designated area.
Feeding components down the conveyor while observing each piece of material for potential defects ensuring each defective product is removed from the production line.
Transferring products from conveyors and various equipment to the next station in a safe and efficient manner.
Operating various equipment that may include but is not limited to trim saw, rip saw, end-matcher, glue table, and tilt hoist depending on assignment and work area.
Participating in the quality documentation processes within designated area including daily completion of pre-shift, end of shift, and quality checklist.
Adheres to company safety policies, housekeeping requirements, and addresses concerns with management.
Ensure non-stop operation in partnership with various department to deliver the correct product in sufficient quantities aligning with operating procedures.
Continuously observe and evaluate operations to identify problems and/or opportunities for improvement
May require equipment set-up, basic maintenance and troubleshooting as needed
Can drive a forklift safely and efficiently, and fulfill the company training with little over-sight.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance in accordance with established company policies.
Other duties as assigned