Production Associate Weekend Shift

Carlex Glass America, LLC•Auburn, IN

2d•$21 - $22

About The Position

The Production Associate performs general production work, including loading and unloading parts, assembly, operating machines, and changeovers. The role follows work instructions and control plans, completes quality checks, enters information into the quality system and GMaPS when required, and helps maintain an organized, clean work area using 5S practices. Associates must work safely with all types of glass, understand required PPE and the locations and purposes of lockouts and emergency stops, and help keep production running in a fast-paced environment. The position is on a weekend swing schedule with 12-hour shifts and required overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts on the weekend swing schedule, including the stated Thursday–Sunday and Friday–Sunday schedule, and required overtime.
Ability to learn and follow procedures while working safely in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to regularly lift 45–50 pounds and occasionally carry a 45–50-pound windshield for 5–10 feet.
Ability to raise objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects horizontally between positions.
Ability to assemble components on glass, including picking, pinching, and fingering objects.
Ability to perform repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements and repetitive twisting and bending of the upper and lower body.
Ability to work in extreme heat and humidity.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Some computer knowledge.
Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis.
Willingness and ability to uphold Carlex values of Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence, and Trust.
Excellent attendance and attitude.
Ability to stand on concrete for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Load and unload parts and perform assembly and other general production duties.
Understand and follow work instructions and control plans.
Operate machines and perform changeovers.
Conduct quality checks and enter data into the quality system and GMaPS when required.
Maintain an organized, clean work environment using 5S.
Perform other departmental duties as directed by supervision.
Understand required PPE and the locations and purposes of lockouts and emergency stops.
Help keep the production process running in a fast-paced environment.
Handle all types of glass safely.
Work cooperatively within teams to carry out tasks and responsibilities.