Manufacturing Associate 1 (Morning)

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 and metal ceiling grids. WAVE is seeking a first-shift Manufacturing Associate (Material Packer) to support production and order delivery. The role follows written and verbal instructions and works as part of an assigned team or work cell to prepare, inspect, and pack aluminum extrusions and installation parts. The associate helps meet daily production goals, maintains a clean and safe work area, adapts to changing assignments, cross-trains, and participates in WAVE’s communication and workplace culture. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Able to lift a maximum of 40 pounds.
Able to stand 8–10 hours per day at the assigned work area.
Follow required safety practices, including use of personal protective equipment and proper lockout procedures.

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

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 products and spot-paint blemishes and surface defects using a paint pen, brush, or aerosol.
Place extrusions and 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 contributes to daily production goals.
Keep work areas and equipment clean and orderly.
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 functioning properly.
Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.
Participate actively in communication and WAVE culture.
Support safety, quality, productivity, and communication effectiveness, including shift handoffs, line preparation, Gemba, kaizen events, near-miss reporting, and visual defect recognition.