Manufacturing Associate 1 (Evening)

Worthington Enterprises•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture of Worthington Enterprises and Armstrong World Industries, manufactures suspended ceiling systems, including metal ceiling grids. WAVE is seeking a 2nd-shift Manufacturing Associate (Material Packer). The position works Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The associate follows work instructions to clean and inspect aluminum extrusions, address surface blemishes, package extrusion or installation parts, and prepare boxes for palletizing. The role works as part of an assigned team or work cell, supports production goals, maintains clean and orderly work areas and equipment, and participates in communication and WAVE culture. Associates may be assigned other related duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Able to stand 8–10 hours per day at the assigned work area.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with machinery in a manufacturing environment or similar.
Experience with LEAN manufacturing, 6S, or Six Sigma.
Experience in a fast-paced, high-performance manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
Wipe completed aluminum extrusion with a cleaning pad or rag soaked in cleaning solution, alcohol, or acetone.
Visually inspect products and spot-paint blemishes and surface defects using a paint pen, brush, or aerosol.
Place extrusion or installation parts in plastic bags, pack them in boxes according to instructions, tape boxes shut, and place them on pallets.
Work effectively within an assigned team or work cell and at a pace that supports daily production goals.
Keep work areas and equipment clean and orderly.
Adapt to assignment changes, assist where needed, learn new tasks, and cross-train to support production and order delivery goals.
Perform work safely, use proper lock-out procedures during repairs or machine adjustments, wear required PPE, and ensure safety equipment is in proper working order.
Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.
Participate actively in communication and WAVE culture.
Support safety, quality, productivity, and communication measures, including near-miss reporting, visual defect recognition, corrective actions, shift handoffs, line preparation, Gemba, and kaizen participation.