1st Shift Manufacturing Associate

ICP Group; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ICP Group is seeking a Manufacturing Associate for the Carroll location. The role is a 1st shift position, Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, paying $18.00 / hour.

You will provide canisters to the gashouse and ready filled canisters for shipment to the warehouse, working at a fast pace to meet daily schedules. Responsibilities include operating equipment, reviewing work orders, labeling and boxing, moving pallets, and maintaining a safe production area.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow specific instructions (written and verbal)
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented
• Ability to repetitively lift up to 70 lbs and perform physical duties
• Ability to work in a non-temperature regulated environment
• Experience in chemical manufacturing environment, solvents and hazardous materials
• Good attendance and ability to stand for prolonged periods

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety by wearing proper PPE and following plant rules
• Perform start up and shut down of equipment
• Review work orders for product, amount, container, and labels
• Operate equipment and monitor quality
• Move full canisters to the shaker and nitrogen stations per work orders
• Label and package boxes, cans, pails, drums and totes
• Keep work area clean and train others when needed
• Assist with cycle counts and other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Instruction-following

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Able to stand long

Mechanical/Lifting

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ICP is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets.

The primary responsibility of the Manufacturing Associate in the Carroll location is to provide canisters to the gashouse and ready the filled canisters to be sent to the warehouse. This position comes with an expectation of being able to work at a fast pace and be able to meet the daily schedule.

This is a 1st shift position, Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm; paying $18.00 / hour

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain strict adherence to all plant safety requirements including wearing proper PPE
• Follow standard operating procedures, company policies, and safety regulations
• Perform start up and shut down of equipment
• Review work order information: product, amount, container, label
• Operate equipment and monitor quality
• Put empty canister on the conveyor
• Remove the full canister from the conveyor and carry it to the shaker machine. Press the button to activate the shaker machine and proceed to shake the canister
• Lift full canister from shaker machine and take to nitrogen station if work order states to top off canister with nitrogen; attach hose to canister and add the nitrogen; remove hose from canister
• Lift full canister from nitrogen station and place on pallet
• Grease, adjust, or clean specific parts of the production line to keep equipment in optimal condition; use various hand tools
• Make boxes; label boxes, canisters, pails, drums, and totes with correct product label(s) per work order
• Clean and paint canisters
• Shrink wrap pallets by hand
• Use pallet jack and/or tow motor to move pallets
• Maintain cleanliness of work area
• Train others when needed
• Help with cycle count when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Skills Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous warehouse or manufacturing experience a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Must be able to follow specific instructions (work instructions, procedures, etc.), both written and verbal
• Must be self motivated, organized, and detail oriented
• Must be able to work in a non-temperature regulated environment
• Ability to work in chemical manufacturing environment, involving solvents and other hazardous materials
• Ability to repetitively lift up to 70 lbs. and perform other necessary physical requirements in performance of regular job duties
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods
• Must have good attendance

ICP Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.