Packaging Operator

Production Assistant

Assigned to maintain continuous quality production of insulated metal panels.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in production activities
• Assist in cleanup activities
• Assist in production changeovers
• Using standard forklift and CombiLift, remove bundles from line and stack
• Move bundles as necessary between curing room, storage, and outdoor yard
• Transport all bundles that have been produced, and have been inspected outside and stage in shipping yard.
• While transporting outside, highlight each bundle on Shipping BOM's, to ensure accuracy of production.
• Inspect from forklift each bundle being carried for noticeable damage, and report to Foreman or Plant Manager if there is any damage.
• Place bundles in shipping yard safely and without damage according to load dates, length & SOA numbers (In cold weather, make sure bundles are free and clear of ice before stacking on each other).
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with other stations and departments
• Ensure area is organized and clean
• Complete training by Lead Operator/Foreman/Supervisor
• Certain areas require standard forklift operation
• Comply with all safety and company policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Complete training by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have mathematic proficiency to include arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), as well as adding and subtracting fractions
• Must have the ability to accurately use a tape measure
• Must be proficient with the metric measurement system
• Must have a high level of attention to detail

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work up to 12 hour per day. Hours, days and shifts depend on season and production schedule, and are not guaranteed.
• Must have the physical and mental ability, including spatial awareness to drive standard forklift types successfully.
• Must have the physical and mental ability, including omnidirectional spatial awareness and capability, to drive a CombiLift successfully.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, crouch, lean, reach, twist, and other physical movements for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in conditions typical of a manufacturing environment as indicated below under "Working Environment".
• Ability to wear prescribed personal protective equipment and appropriate clothing.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, write, type, and verbally communicate fluently in English.
• Must have finger dexterity, visual acuity, discernment of sounds, color, and texture.
• Must be able to use tools, equipment, machinery, etc.
• Must be reliable and dependable.

Working Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise environments, chemicals used in the process, and extreme temperatures. The facility is an industrial manufacturing plant.

Compliance Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to adhere to all compliance related tasks tied to their position.

AWIP is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. In that regard, U.S. applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal and State law, as applicable.