Production Helper

Gibraltar Industries • Hastings, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The main goal of the production helper is to support the machine operator produce finished products. The helper will help verify quantity, quality, and labeling of finished goods by performing the following duties. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Catch products as they are produced from the machine. Assemble cardboard box to meet production schedule. Organize finished product in cardboard boxes. Including but not limited to: taping, gluing and banding. Label finished goods based on product code and quantity. Stack boxed finished goods on skids according to standards. Aid in 5s of production area. Ensure quality standards are maintained by watching for product defects. Ability to maintain regular attendance at QAP facility. Any other job assigned Promote and facilitate safety culture.

Requirements

• Less than high school education; or one month to three months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to add, subtract, count in simple units of measurement and or whole numbers.
• Ability to read, write and speak basic English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and write simple lists.
• Regularly required to stand for most of the 8 + hour shift.
• Ability to use hands to handle, grab, lift, pull or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Must regularly lift and /or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Regularly exposed to moving forklifts and pallets.
• Occasionally exposed to hot or cold conditions.
• High noise level in the work environment requires the use of hearing protections.
• Requires steel toed shoes and protective eyewear at all times in the plant.

Nice To Haves

• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust
• Time Management
• Work/Life Balance
• Patience
• Learning on the Fly
• Humor

Responsibilities

• Catch products as they are produced from the machine.
• Assemble cardboard box to meet production schedule.
• Organize finished product in cardboard boxes. Including but not limited to: taping, gluing and banding.
• Label finished goods based on product code and quantity.
• Stack boxed finished goods on skids according to standards.
• Aid in 5s of production area.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained by watching for product defects.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance at QAP facility.
• Any other job assigned
• Promote and facilitate safety culture

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
• Health care & dependent flexible spending plans
• Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
• Competitive compensation
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.
• Donation matching and time off to volunteer
• Educational reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED