1st. Shift Manufacturing Associate

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•West Haven, CT

About The Position

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.

Requirements

Willingness to learn
Ability to work independently as well as with other departments
Proven ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Manual dexterity required for operating machinery, parts and computers
Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read and write in English for purposes of filling out various production documentation (SOP’s, Lot Control, etc.)
Basic math skills
Measuring skills
1+ year working in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining good housekeeping
Ability to train and work in all areas of production
Perform relief duties in all areas of production
Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards
Label and seal packages
Palletize packages
Label boxes and stack on pallets in serial number order
Label finished pallets with production move ticket
Assist the continuous running of equipment
Use the safety and protective equipment as required
Communicate issues related to paperwork, materials, products and equipment to management / team leaders
Understand company expectations and perform accordingly
Cross train in other Work Centers as needed
Participate in any Lean or process improvement initiatives
Assist the Supervisor in improving productivity and efficiency of the operation
Observe the process and initiate/own activities to improve the process
Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs)
Operate production line machinery and computers
Work and communicate well in a team environment
Reject product outside of specifications
Flexibility to learn and perform various tasks
Clean and maintain work area
Develop and share suggestions for improvement
Meet minimum productivity requirements
Other duties as assigned by Production Supervisor