Production Worker

TWE Nonwovens US Inc • Fort Wayne, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Worker follows procedures and work instructions to support productivity, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The role helps ensure products are stacked or rolled properly, finished goods are bagged, labeled, and stored correctly, and waste is disposed of in the assigned area. The position also supports other production areas and maintenance personnel as needed. Work may include duties of equal or lower classification, and higher-classification work for training or emergency circumstances.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must have own transportation.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to bend, crouch, or otherwise position oneself to maneuver between machinery and production lines.
• Ability to move or transport 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, and work in tight spaces around machinery.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts every other weekend when business warrants 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Set up the Winderhead and prepare bags and labels according to shop order specifications.
• Ensure products meet quality specifications and communicate with the quality team as needed.
• Stack pads according to shop order specifications.
• Assist with measuring, weighing, and counting finished materials to product specifications.
• Package products correctly, use the correct tubes and bags, and label bags properly.
• Store finished goods in the designated area.
• Record product, packaging, and other information on specified forms.
• Participate in the 6S Process and maintain housekeeping during the shift.
• Move, store, and recycle material scrap and waste into the picker.
• Assist other production areas with tasks that support the production line.
• Assist maintenance personnel with mechanical repairs and support other departments as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $500 retention bonus after 3 months.
• Vacation of up to 80 hours based on hire date.
• PTO of up to 24 hours based on hire date.
• 8-hour floating holiday.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Medical/health insurance beginning the first of the month following hire.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance, 100% company paid.
• 401(k) with a 3.5% company match up to 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per year.
• Quarterly Gainshare Bonus.

What This Job Offers

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