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, produces suspended ceiling systems, including metal ceiling grids. WAVE is seeking a second-shift Manufacturing Associate (Material Packer). The role involves preparing, inspecting, and packing aluminum extrusions and installation parts while supporting safe, efficient production and order delivery. Associates work within an assigned team or work cell, maintain clean and orderly work areas and equipment, adapt to changing assignments, cross-train, and participate in workplace communication and WAVE culture.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds.
Ability 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 is preferred.
Experience with LEAN manufacturing, 6S, or Six Sigma is preferred.
Experience in a fast-paced, high-performance manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
Wipe completed aluminum extrusions with a cleaning pad or rag soaked in cleaning solution, alcohol, or acetone.
Visually inspect extrusions and spot-paint blemishes and surface defects using a paint pen, brush, or aerosol.
Place extrusions or installation parts in plastic bags, pack bagged material in boxes according to instructions, tape boxes shut, and place them on pallets.
Work effectively within the assigned team or work cell and at a pace that supports daily production goals.
Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Adapt to assignment changes, help where needed, learn new tasks, and cross-train to support production and order delivery goals.
Work safely, use proper lockout procedures during repairs or machine adjustments, wear required personal protective equipment, and ensure safety equipment is in proper working order.
Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.
Participate in communication and WAVE culture, including shift handoffs, line preparation, Gemba, and kaizen events.
Support safety, quality, and productivity goals, including defect recognition and corrective actions through visual inspection while machinery is operating.