General Shop Worker 1st Shift

Marino\WARE•South Plainfield, NJ

About The Position

The General Shop Worker assists employees who fabricate structural or sheet metal products. The role supports production, material handling, measuring, packaging, and shipping, as well as general shop-floor cleanup and maintenance. The position is full-time on the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The starting rate is $19.00 per hour. Through the Learn-to-Earn Program, employees can receive $1.00-per-hour raises as they complete training and earn certifications in additional skill sets; each certification includes a promotion and corresponding pay increase. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds. The work requires standing and reaching with the hands and arms and involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, including conveyor rolls and powered industrial trucks (forklifts). The employee works around manufacturing equipment such as roll-forming lines, automated packaging systems, overhead cranes, wood saws, and forklift traffic. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and additional duties may be assigned as needed. Marino\WARE is an equal opportunity employer. This role does not offer sponsorship; applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Requirements

  • High school education, GED, related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Able to lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
  • Able to stand and reach with hands and arms while performing job duties.
  • Willingness to learn to operate roll-forming equipment.
  • Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.; this role does not offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Lift, position, and remove work pieces from machines to assist with fitting and packaging.
  • Use a tape measure and other measuring devices to verify finished-product dimensions.
  • Assist the line operator with production and material-utilization record keeping.
  • Load, stack, and transport stock and work in process by hand or truck.
  • Clean and trim metal in preparation for manufacturing, packaging, or shipping.
  • Pick up, stack, and strap scrap from the work area.
  • Perform general shop-floor cleanup and maintenance.
  • Perform other routine duties and additional duties as assigned.
  • Observe safety and standard operating procedures.
  • Report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly.

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Learn-to-Earn training and certifications with $1.00-per-hour raises, promotions, and corresponding pay increases
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