Production Laborer

Production Laborer

The Production Laborer will perform a variety of tasks that assist operators and inspectors with the production process.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Perform safe lifting and maneuvering of parts utilizing hoists, overhead crane, jib crane, and/or forklift.
• Assist operators with transferring parts between production steps and to finished goods inventory.
• Wash and stamp parts with GVM product number for identification purposes.
• Assist Quality Inspectors with quality assurance testing, moving parts as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of parts for shipment, including preparing part boxes
• Stage parts for shipment and load trailers; unload parts from trailers.
• Remove full bags of scrap from machines and replace with empty bags. Prepare scrap bags for shipment, banding, weighing, marking them with relevant information. Load for shipment.
• Perform daily inspection of all forklifts and cranes at the start of each shift, completing all necessary paperwork. Identify and report any issues.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the production area, includes but is not limited to, emptying garbage cans, sweeping the floor, and operating a walk-behind floor scrubbing
• Assist, as needed, with capital expense projects.

Duties may be changed, or additional duties assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Experience and certification to operator forklifts is strongly preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication; able to understand written and verbal instructions
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision; works efficiently and manages time effectively
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Basic math skills
• Willing and able to work as part of a team

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and stand. Frequently required to squat; climb; kneel; lift up to 35 pounds; carry up to 24 pounds; and use hands/fingers for simple grasping and reaching. May on occasion bend at the waits; reach above the shoulder; crawl; lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds; use hands and fingers for fine manipulation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to loud. The employee will be required to wear eye, foot, and other personal protective equipment as designated.

Additional Notes

Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Full-time work week is 40-55 hours Monday – Friday, 10-hour days Monday-Thursday. 12-hour shifts are sometimes required to meet delivery schedules. Saturdays (1/2 days) as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Protected Veterans status

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