Job Description

1st Shift Machine Operator Assistant (Helper)

Job Summary

This position is an entry-level position that assists the operators engaged in processing materials.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists operators at the coil loading and packaging ends of the line and as needed.
• Builds pallets and shipping containers using hand and power tools.
• Band and palletize metal coils and/or metal sheets, placing tags/labels on finished products.
• Perform quality check to verify proper lengths, widths, and weights are adhered to using the proper tools.
• Detects and reports faulty operations or defective materials.
• Moves or carries parts, equipment, or materials.
• Read and understand production orders.
• Wraps and unwraps materials.
• Housekeeping of work areas.
• Operates a sit-down forklift.
• Achieves production goals while complying to all safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift. Training and certification provided regardless of previous experience.
• Ability to read documents and interpret facts and draw conclusions.
• Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing.
• Good communication, organization, and time management skills.
  
  

Competencies

• Teamwork
• Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.
• Managing Change
• Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.
• Continuous Improvement
• Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.
• Customer Focus
• Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer’s needs top of mind.
• Continuous Learning
• Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.
• Drive for Results
• Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.
• Strategic Thinking
• Thinks three to five years ahead or beyond; challenges assumptions and conventional wisdom.
• Leading People
• Influences others and empowers team to execute efficiently.
• Developing People
• Invests time in finding, mentoring and coaching talent.
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
  
  

Equipment Used

• Ruler, measuring tape, calipers, forklift (training provided), hand tools, power tools.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Production facility where the ambient temperature may fluctuate, and the noise levels may be increased.
• Hours Worked: 40 hours per week; 1st Shift
• Days/Week: Monday – Friday, 6AM - 2PM
• Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.
  
  

Travel Requirement

• No travel required.
  
  

Physical Requirements

NEVER

OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY

CONTINUOUSLY

(0-30%)

(31-60%)

(61-100%)

LIFTING OR CARRYING

• 1-10 LBS
  
  

X

• 11-20 LBS
  
  

X

• 21-40 LBS
  
  

X

• 41-50 LBS
  
  

X

• 51 OR MORE LBS
  
  

X

Pushing Or Pulling

• 1-40 LBS
  
  

X

• 41-50 LBS
  
  

X

• 51 OR MORE LBS
  
  

X

BENDING OR STOOPING

X

REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL

X

DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES

X

OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS

X

CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)

X

WALKING

X

STANDING

X

SITTING

X

WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES

X

REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS)

X

VISION

X

HEARING

X

DEXTERITY

X

HAND EYE COORDINATION

X



Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used

• Personal Protective Equipment is regularly required for this position which includes steel or composite toe boots, safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves and arm guards, and hearing protection.