1ST SHIFT DET OPERATOR

American Woodmark Corp.; Georgia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

American Woodmark Corporation is seeking a production operator to help optimize resource use and meet plant goals. You will learn the DET machine, stacking procedures, and essential safety/quality policies while performing daily tasks and training others.

The role requires the ability to work varied shifts, operate area software, and participate in continuous improvement activities such as 5S and Kaizen. Strong teamwork and basic math skills are beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; equivalent work knowledge considered.
• Manufacturing/work experience and willingness to learn required positions.
• Demonstrated team support and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Good communication skills with Word/Excel/Outlook preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn the DET machine to meet production goals.
• Learn the stacking procedure.
• Follow safety, quality, production, materials and plant policies.
• Complete all training required for operation of assigned area.
• Available to work assigned schedule and shift hours as necessary.
• Operate computer software necessary to assigned area.
• Train new or back-up operators using peer trainer tools.
• Responsible for daily 5S/clean-up for the area.
• Participate in Kaizen, TPM and cross functional events.
• Self-starter able to work independently.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Learn Factory Floor System; apply basic math for tasks.
• Support company mission and CITE values.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

To perform the production process in order to optimize the use of all resources in meeting and/or exceeding established plant goals and client/customer expectations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Learn the DET machine to meet or exceed production goals
• Learn the stacking procedure
• Follow all safety, quality, production, materials and plant policies and procedures
• Complete all training required for operation of assigned area
• Available to work assigned schedule and shift hours as necessary to meet client/customer requirements
• Operate computer software necessary to assigned area
• Train new or back-up operators using certified peer trainer tools and techniques
• Responsible for daily 5S/clean-up expectations for assigned area
• Participate on Kaizen, TPM and cross functional team events as requested
• Self-starter able to work independently
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed
• Must be able to learn Factory Floor System,
• Apply basic mathematical concepts, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Support the mission/vision of the company through daily tasks and behavior that aligns with company culture/CITE principles
• All other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

Education, Experience and Skills

• High School Diploma/GED preferred, in lieu of education, extensive knowledge of all processes associated within the scope of the respective team may be considered
• Manufacturing/work experience and willingness to learn to operate required positions in the team assigned
• Record of successful team support, meeting work performance expectations and commitment toward continuous improvement
• Experience performing duties in a team environment committed to positive performance and SQDC goal achievement
• Demonstrate behavior that supports the company’s core values and CITE principles
• Has excellent communication skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook preferred

Language Skills:

Must read, analyze, and interpret common business documents such as packing lists, manifests, bills of lading, pallet tickets, or job orders. Must communicate effectively with co-workers and customers/clients in an effort to respond to common inquires or complaints.

Mathematical Skills:

Use basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to such tasks as inventory control, material ordering, and job order verification.

Reasoning Skills:

Perceive problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an assorted number of tasks or instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, hear, crouch, use stairs to access work area, stand, bend, reach and feel with hands and arms and walk for entirety of shift. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Indoor and outdoor manufacturing environment. The noise level is usually moderate to high and requires the use of hearing protection. Safety protection, glasses, hearing, and gloves are required. Overtime required per overtime policy as production demands.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, age, religion, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and/or expression; and it will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local discrimination laws. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any disability, which is unrelated to the ability to engage in the essential functions involved in the position for which application has been made either with or without reasonable accommodations.

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