Department General Laborer

The Franklin Investment Corporation dba Franklin Industries•Franklin, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer is responsible for performing foundational production support functions that enable safe, efficient, and continuous operation of the department they're assigned to. All associates hired as General Laborers have multiple paths to career advancement, regardless of the department they're assigned to. A complete benefits package is provided to all full-time employees at Franklin Industries.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
Ability to safely work in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic mathematical and counting skills.
Strong work ethic and dependability.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or industrial experience.
Experience working around overhead cranes or material handling equipment.
Experience operating hand tools and basic cutting equipment.
Mechanical aptitude.
Experience working around hot steel.

Responsibilities

Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Maintain awareness of overhead crane, tow motor, and production traffic.
Identify and report unsafe conditions and equipment concerns.
Follow safe rigging, lifting, and material handling practices.
Participate in required safety meetings and training.
Perform chain hooking and unhooking operations.
Guide overhead crane lifts safely.
Straighten production piles using department procedures.
Move material between production areas.
Wire and band finished lifts.
Maintain proper material flow throughout the department.
Support uninterrupted mill production.
Cut scrap using the alligator shear.
Torch cut cobbles and mill scrap.
Process salvage material using approved cut-off equipment.
Sort SILT posts into required bundle quantities.
Assist with cleanup and recovery activities.
Support maintenance and production personnel as assigned.
Maintain organized material storage areas.
Stack and stage material safely.
Remove scrap and debris from production areas.
Assist with loading and unloading activities as directed.
Support efficient movement of materials throughout the department.
Safely operate assigned production equipment.
Follow production schedules and work order requirements.
Maintain production flow and operational efficiency.
Load and unload material into and out of equipment.
Perform production activities according to established procedures.
Support departmental production goals.
Inspect products throughout the production process.
Verify products meet quality requirements and customer specifications.
Identify defects and nonconforming material.
Remove defective product from production flow when required.
Communicate quality concerns promptly.
Maintain accurate product counts.
Inspect finished material.
Count finished production accurately.
Bundle material according to specifications.
Tag finished bundles accurately.
Remove defective material from production flow.
Prepare finished products for inventory storage or shipment.
Read and interpret work orders.
Complete production records accurately.
Complete tooling reports accurately.
Record production quantities and downtime information as required.
Communicate production issues through proper reporting channels.
Operate assigned equipment safely, including: Alligator Shear, Abrasive Cut-Off Saw, Torches, Pneumatic Banding Equipment, Wire Cutters, Material Handling Equipment (as trained and authorized).
Perform basic inspections and report equipment concerns promptly.
Maintain clean and organized work areas.
Remove scrap, debris, and unnecessary materials.
Support Franklin Industries' housekeeping and 3S initiatives.
Maintain orderly storage of tools and equipment.
Communicate effectively with: Lead Shearman, Shears Assistant Manager, Mill Personnel, Tow Motor Operators, Overhead Crane Operators, Other Production Associates.
Support cross-training and departmental flexibility.
Assist coworkers as operational needs require.
Participate in departmental meetings and training activities.
Participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, housekeeping, and material flow.
Support implementation of approved improvements.
Perform duties in other departments as assigned.
Participate in special projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.