2nd shift Manufacturing Associate - Lynchburg - Carroll

icpgroup; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ICP Group is seeking a Manufacturing Associate at our Lynchburg, VA Carroll manufacturing plant. The role involves safely producing products from raw materials to final packaging, operating equipment, and maintaining quality and safety standards.

Shift: Monday–Thursday, 3:30pm–2:00am (2nd shift); pay rate $18.00 per hour with a $0.65 shift differential. Responsibilities include following SOPs, using PPE, participating in cross training, and supporting maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Follow safety, quality, security, and operations policies and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail in all production tasks.
• Experience with chemicals or light chemical manufacturing is preferred.
• Basic math skills required for measurements and weighing.
• Ability to read and work with SOPs.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and shifts.
• Must maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Lock-out/tag-out familiarity is expected after training.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs, policies, and safety regulations throughout production.
• Wear and maintain PPE for each task.
• Operate equipment and assist trained personnel as directed.
• Monitor product quality and report deviations.
• Perform start-up and shutdown activities.
• Cross-train across line positions in the plant.
• Keep production counts accurate and document usage.
• Maintain clean, hazard-free work areas.
• Support Autonomous Maintenance activities.
• Attend safety meetings and safety audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Team player

Adaptability

Read SOPs

Basic math

Forklift experience

Chemical handling experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Manufacturing Associate

ICP is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. The Manufacturing Associate role is pivotal to the success of the production of our products. The Manufacturing Associate will safely perform the tasks required to facilitate the efficient production of our products. This encompasses production from the raw material state to the final packaging of products. These tasks may require the operation of various types of machines or controlling various types of processes. You should understand industrial safe work practices, the basic principles of mechanical operation of equipment, follow SOPs, respect chemical operations, basic quality understanding and perform required housekeeping responsibilities.

This position will be working at our Lynchburg, VA Carroll manufacturing plant. And the pay rate is $18.00 per hour plus $.65 cent shift differential.

Monday – Thursday; 3:30pm – 2:00am (2nd shift; shift ends Friday morning at 2am)

Key Responsibilities

• Follows standard operating procedures, company policies and safety regulations.
• Utilize the proper PPE for each task performed and maintain PPE in a safe and usable condition.
• Operate equipment and perform tasks as instructed or trained by your supervisor or experienced personnel.
• Monitor the quality of product as it moves through the production process and alert supervisor of potential out of compliance issues.
• Perform start up and shut down activities as directed from the supervisor.
• Actively participate in cross training across the various line positions in the plant.
• Maintain accurate counts and document products being produced or used as required for the position.
• Keep the production line organized, clean and free of any hazards.
• Clean specific parts of the production line in support of an Autonomous Maintenance Program.
• Accomplish safety targets set by supervisors and management.
• Train Laborers and new Manufacturing Associates.
• Perform General Laborer duties as required to meet production needs.
• Attend safety meetings, conduct safety audits.
• Must have good attendance record and be on time.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Ability to comprehend and abide by relevant policies/procedures pertinent to safety, quality, security, and operations.
• Strong Attention to detail.
• Forklift experience a plus.
• Ability to Multi-task and watch multiple processes at the same time.
• Experience reading and working with SOPs a plus.
• Have experience working with chemicals and/or light chemical manufacturing is preferred.
• Have basic math skills and be able to apply them in a work environment.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, and change priorities and direction as needed.
• Must have a positive attitude towards work and can work well as a member of a team
• After receiving training, employee must be able to show understanding and competency on safety rules and regulations by written or verbal examination.
• Ability to understand and follow posted signage throughout the facility.
• Once hired and trained, have a clear understanding of lock-out, tag-out procedures.
• Once hired, must be familiar with the standard operating procedure and operator manual for the safe operation of the equipment.
• Once hired and trained, have a clear understanding of Hazard communication policies.

Working Conditions

• Required to have 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20.
• Strong communication skills.
• Employee must have full range of motion to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, stoop or kneel.
• Employee must be able to complete repetitive strenuous work under varying climate conditions.
• Employee must be able to safely lift up to 70lbs.
• Employee must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in a plant environment with varying levels of temperature and physical requirements.

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.