Production Associate - 2nd Shift

Are you looking for a career that offers growth opportunities, fosters teamwork, a hard working yet compassionate family business setting, with strong pay and benefits? If so, then Universal Galvanizing would like to talk to you. We have open positions in production, maintenance, office and even supervisory roles. Please fill out our online application and we will be in touch. Benefits Include:* Accrued vacation time Health insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Retirement Options with up to 4% match Supplemental Insurance Products *All benefits available once employees reach the appropriate tenure. Immediate availability includes starting out on dayshift and nightshift. Overtime is expected as a condition of your employment. Current Open Positions Position: Production Associate - 2nd Shift Location: Wright City, MO Job Id: 191 # of Openings: 1 Production Associate - 2nd Shift Shift Start Time: 3:30 PM Duties / Responsibilities Visually inspects production fixtures, spreader bars, lift tables, dumpers, spinners, hoists, chains, and hooks to insure proper repair, and baskets for productivity and safety. Utilizes an air wand and other methods to blow off the zinc needles and remove excess zinc. Confers with supervisors to report material conditions that could result in production, quality and safety issues. Operates hoist to lift materials out of zinc kettle. Checks materials for runs, sags, drips, bare areas, holes, smothered spots, etc. Moves material to and from storage and production areas, loads docks & delivery vehicles by forklift, hand and other equipment when properly trained to do so. Receives written or oral instructions for work assignments. Determines applicable material and equipment needs. Attaches tags to material and/or marks them with pertinent information. Hangs/takes down racks of material using specific training methods. Performs general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and picking up discarded material. Cleans material as specified by the customer. Reports material conditions that could result in production or customer problems to lead and/or supervisor. Assists in proper loading of customer material. Tracks all orders. Counts, marks, tags all order specs including parts, customers and job numbers. Weights all completed jobs and/or parts. Maintains a clean kettle for maximum production that meets quality standards. Skims ash from the top of the kettle during the galvanizing process to remove residue. Scoops the bottom of the kettle after product galvanization to remove contamination/residue that has settled. Observes entire process to confirm adherence to plant standards that result in high quality end products. Removes basket from kettle after basket is cooked off and skimmed. Moves basket into spinner shield, ensures everyone is clear and spins material for approximately 5 seconds. Stops basket from spinning, moves basket to dumper and unhook using shovel. DO NOT USE FINGERS! Returns to kettle hooking next basket and pulling rod from basket to repeat the spinning process. Maintains a clean and safe working environment. Assists in general housekeeping, including emptying mud pans, pumping pits and blowing down the boiler. Performs other duties as assigned. Safety Responsibilities/Expectations Maintains a clean and safe working environment. Wears required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Uses all PPE properly for its intended purpose. Inspects all equipment for wear/tear including any thinning or cracks of chains and report issues to your supervisor, the plant manager, and/or officer manager immediately. Follows all safety rules outlined in safety manual or discussed during orientation and meetings. Reminds co-workers of safety rules and PPE requirements when they are not adhering to the requirements. Reports safety violations to supervisor, plant manager, and/or office manager immediately. Is it safe to work at Universal Galvanizing? Despite the use of certain chemicals and molten zinc, once properly trained working here is quite safe. We use safety committees, safety incentive programs and outside consultants and various state and federal volunteer programs to ensure that we are on top of best safety practices. Are there opportunities for advancement within Universal Galvanizing? We are a growing company that prides ourselves on offering leadership opportunities for those who show potential and initiative. We have plant managers who began on our production line, and I'm sure we will again. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Galvanizing Inc