Production Assistant

Zep Inc.•Emerson, GA

36d

About The Position

About Zep Inc. Zep Inc. is a leading manufacturer of cleaning solutions for businesses and consumers with operations across the U.S, Canada, and Europe. Our purpose is to make the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive. To fulfill our purpose, we focus on understanding and solving cleaning needs for consumers, as well as business customers across a variety of segments including transportation, industrial, institutional, and food & beverage. We also have a strong presence in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) segment, where we develop products to help consumers and businesses maintain a clean and safe environment. Our products can be found online and at retail shelves at outlets like Home Depot, Amazon, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, Grainger, HD Supply, Walmart, and many others. We market our products under well recognized and established brand names, such as Zep®, Enforcer®, Misty®, TimeMist®, TimeWick, and Country Vet®. Zep was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. In 2021, Zep became the official cleaning partner of Atlanta United FC. Job Description: Position Summary: The production assistant is responsible for assisting the Production Supervisor to achieve production and quality requirements while ensuring a safe working environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Basic math skills, read, write and understand English
Effective written and verbal communication
Microsoft office – Outlook, Excel, Word

Nice To Haves

Previous line operator experience preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates “role model” work habits and fosters teamwork within the department
Follows safety policies and procedures; report unsafe conditions to area manager
Assists and supports Production Supervisor in maintaining a safe, structured work environment while driving production throughput
Responsibilities may include assisting with root cause analysis/ countermeasures and interacting with other departments.
Timely reporting of production issues to Supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
Identify and assist Supervisor resolve production issues in a timely manner
Identify any opportunities for workflow changes, and collaborate in implementing improvements
Ensure proper raw materials/components are to lines as needed by collaborating and communicating with other departments and line operators.
Ensure that housekeeping standards are met, and following shift is set up for success
Assist with production line set up, change overs, and serve as a back-up
Ensure proper raw materials/components are to lines as needed
Operate production lines as needed and serve as a backup line operator.
Must be able to move/lift cases weighing up to 50 pounds
Practice lean principles and participate in events.
Other tasks, as assigned.