Assembler I

Job Title

Assembles materials and products manually, operates auxiliary equipment and performs quality functions to ensure product meets quality criteria. Follow all work processes implemented in the department, all safety and company guidelines as outlined in Cambro employee handbook.

Essential Job Functions

1. Ensures quality standards are maintained in handling, packaging and finishing of all products assembled/packaged.
2. Comply with safety, operating policies, procedures regarding equipment, materials, and finished goods.
3. Performs sanding, polishing, cleaning, assembly and packing job tasks as assigned.
4. Ensures correct quantity of product per carton and proper assembly/packaging requirements are followed.
5. Read and follow assembly schedule, write tickets and make labels, W.I.P., or products accurately. Verifies box and UPC label accuracy with packaged product. Fills out and maintains required data on production-related forms.
6. Inspects the product at each step of the secondary and/or packaging process for quality defects. Performs necessary post-molding operations and rework as required to adhere to quality standards.
7. Flexible to work on all packing/assembly operations
8. Maintains a clean and organized workstation. Maintains strict housekeeping guidelines and safety practices at all times.
9. Recognize and report any problems, issues, discrepancies, or questions to Process Technician and/or Supervisor in a timely fashion.
10. Must be able to read and understand instructions for assembly, packaging and operating secondary machinery.
11. Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization.
12. Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully.
13. Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.
14. Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect.
15. Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.
16. Follow all department quality standards/criteria. Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager.
17. Able to understand and demonstrate Cambro company culture, display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).
18. Understands department's key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team.
19. Other duties as needed or required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or up to six months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively with employees of organization.
• Must be a good team player, self-motivated and open-minded. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, meet and maintain high quality work standards, and adapt quickly to new projects/assignments. Must be able to work any shift as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• English preferred

Physical Demands

Sitting, walking, standing, bending at the neck, bending at the waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting at the neck and waist, repetitive use of hands, simple grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, reaching above and below the shoulder, carrying/lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Driving cars, trucks, forklifts and other equipment
• Working around equipment and machinery
• Exposure to excessive noise
• Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals
• Working at heights
• Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment
• Walking on uneven ground
• Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement
• Risk of exposure to bio-hazard while working such as: bloodborne pathogens, sewage, hospital waste, etc.

PPE Requirements

• Safety glasses
• Utility gloves
• Steel-toe slip-resistant shoes
• Hardhat
• Hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs, ear muffs)
• Face shields
• Face covering (mask) in accordance with company policy.

Compensation Range: $17.40 - $17.50 Salary may vary based on experience.

Cambro is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based upon race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.