UTILITY / OPERATOR ASSISTANT - 1st SHIFT

Pennwood Products • East Berlin, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UTILITY / OPERATOR ASSISTANT - 1st SHIFT Job Duties & Responsibilities: Follow SOPs for loading product and assisting on various equipment Follow SOPs in proper hand scuffing to ensure a quality finish Maintain a receptive attitude and flexibility in work placement Understand the importance of the scuff process to promote adhesion, quality and application process Place product on the conveyor belts for the next stage in finishing Additional duties required: All other duties as required. Required Qualifications: Able to follow instruction and work at an acceptable pace Working Conditions: Indoor working environment with minimal noise levels Standing for duration of shift with occasional lifting of up to 60 pounds with assistance of other employees Overtime is mandatory as required Must wear all required PPE at all times. Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Since 1942, Pennwood Products has strived to maintain an innovative pathway for new products as well as continuing to produce high quality hard wood transition items. These items include treads, risers, mouldings and other custom products. Pennwood endeavors to provide a safe and friendly work environment while meeting the current demands of our many customers. Sustainability can be demonstrated by our effective use of the by-products from the sawing, machining and sanding processes as it is transformed into a true "green" heat source in Pennwood Premium Wood Fuel Pellets. State of the art moulding equipment can be found throughout the facility as Pennwood stays on the cutting edge of innovation within the hardwood industry. Whether product is unfinished, stained or painted the quality is always top notch in the flooring industry. As the products offered by Pennwood grow, so does the need for motivated, forward-thinking and self-driven employees. Employees have access to training from our top production and quality teams and an open-door policy ensures that employees are heard and reassured of the role they play in being part of the Pennwood difference. Interviews will be ongoing to identify strong candidates for consideration in upcoming positions. If you are interested, please apply, and we will contact you with more details! At Pennwood, we believe in creating a diverse community that fosters a sense of belonging and innovation. Our Leadership Team is always striving to impress upon all of our employees that each team member and their talents are a valuable part of our Pennwood workforce. You will be inspired by our leaders, encouraged and supported by your teammates, and always motivated to achieve your goals and reach your full professional potential. Are you interested in a career with Pennwood? Would you like to experience for yourself what being a part of our Pennwood family feels like? Become a part of "the Difference" with Pennwood Products! Penn Wood Products, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company makes employment decisions based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. Penn Wood Products, Inc. is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.

Requirements

• Able to follow instruction and work at an acceptable pace
• Must wear all required PPE at all times.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs for loading product and assisting on various equipment
• Follow SOPs in proper hand scuffing to ensure a quality finish
• Maintain a receptive attitude and flexibility in work placement
• Understand the importance of the scuff process to promote adhesion, quality and application process
• Place product on the conveyor belts for the next stage in finishing
• All other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed