Job Description
The Production Helper works on assigned projects with limited or no supervision while performing general manual labor tasks/housekeeping of production areas, various entry-level production positions, operation of material handling equipment and mobile equipment ensuring the work is effective and performed in accordance with all relevant codes and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- General manual labor and housekeeping of production areas
- Performs various entry-level production duties
- Visual inspection/operation of equipment such as packaging equipment, belts, conveyors, screws, elevator, scales, dust collectors, fines, dust bins and product bins
- Perform assigned kiln outage work including refractory
- Visual inspection of lime products and identification of nonconforming product
- Inspection and operation of mobile equipment that may include front-end loader, bobcat, forklift, and various yard and haul trucks
- Works co-operatively with other employees with a minimum of supervision
- Completion of documents and records
- Monitors work done for adherence to legislated requirements
- Report production/electrical/mechanical issues to Supervision immediately
- Must be able to properly use Personal Protective Equipment, such as fall protection equipment, gloves, respirators, face shield, hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots
- Able to properly use confined space equipment and follow procedures for entering confined spaces
- Any other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
- High School Graduate or GED equivalency
- Technical knowledge of process and plant equipment in a manufacturing environment
- Mechanical aptitude
- Heavy equipment experience a plus
- Basic computer skills
- Prior experience demonstrating effective leadership skills
- Demonstrable team work and maturity with a strong work ethic
- Fluency in spoken and written English