Manufacturing Associate - Newport, AR

Granges Americas•Newport, AR

2d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Gränges is a global leader in the rolling and recycling of aluminum, with a proud heritage of over 125 years located around the world. We are an aluminum company dedicated to creating lighter, smarter, and more sustainable aluminum products and solutions for the future. Our 3,500 employees across three continents are the foundation of our success. We are a global company with a local presence, fostering a culture where every employee's contribution is valued. Our core values—Committed, Action Oriented, and Sustainable—guide our work and define our company culture. We believe in empowering our people, trusting them to take responsibility, and fostering an open and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives lead to new ideas and solutions. Our materials are used in essential applications, including heat exchangers for cars, buildings and aerospace to specialty packaging, HVAC and many other niche markets. Our dedication to a sustainable future is not just a goal; it's a fundamental part of our mission, and we are looking for passionate individuals to help us build a better future together. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to acquire basic computer skills to enter and extract information from computer.
Ability to use measuring equipment such as micrometer and tape.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret graphic representations.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Working knowledge of problem-solving skills and ability to apply them in a reasonable manner.
Ability to stand; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and talk or hear.
Ability to regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Carry out cleaning tasks and special projects on a daily/weekly/monthly basis as assigned by the supervisor.
Properly store and dispose of special and/or hazardous waste material as required.
Complete daily cleaning and activity log.
Operate forklift trucks and other machinery, as required, in a safe manner, ensuring that daily checks are completed and documented.
Keep work, break, common areas and machinery clean and orderly.
Assist other team members, as directed by the supervisor/management, in performing essential duties and responsibilities during absences and for relief during breaks.
Communicate with maintenance, managers, and supervisors, verbally or through work orders, with specific problems in any work area that may affect safety, quality, or productivity.
Perform routine grounds work.
Assist in training new personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Perform assigned Laborer duties according to Gränges Newport practices.
Ensure daily tasks are completed in time allotted.
Ensure daily tasks are performed in compliance with established practices.
Ensure safety rules are followed.
Follow established guidelines in relation to attendance, breaks, and company policy.
Report machinery, safety or personnel issues to supervisor.
Determine nature of machinery malfunction or breakdown. Advise supervisor to arrange repairs as necessary.
Recognize safety hazards or unsafe activities of other personnel. Report such to offending associate and supervisor for review during scheduled safety talk.
Recognize misuse, theft or damage of company property and report such to supervisor.
Support and participate in open communication between supervision and fellow employees.
Secure necessary supplies to perform assigned duties.