Assembler 2 - 1st Shift - Conover, NC

Haworth; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Haworth is seeking an on-site assembler to independently prepare products for final shipment. You will coordinate materials, perform final quality inspections, and update production systems to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires following safety protocols, packaging finished goods, and supporting continuous improvement while meeting daily production targets. The position involves using hand and power tools, lifting and staging products for the next step, and potentially cross-training in

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8th grade education.
• Military equivalency may be considered.
• One year of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently assembles and prepares products for final shipment.
• Coordinates materials and updates production systems.
• Performs final quality inspections and packaging.
• Resolves routine production issues while meeting safety and quality requirements.
• Packages final product and stages for shipment.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, and may operate equipment.
• Follows safety policies and standard work procedures.
• Cross trains and performs in other job functions as needed.

Skills

Material management

Coordination

Troubleshooting

Design

MES software

Time management

Decision making

Production processing

Education

8th grade education

Military Equivalency

Job description

Job Overview

Independently assembles and prepares products for final shipment. Coordinates materials, performs final quality inspections, updates production systems, packages and stages completed products, and helps resolve routine production issues while meeting safety, quality, and production requirements.

Essential Functions

• Material Selection. Accesses electronic production systems to determine daily schedule and to verify accuracy of materials for production. May work in multiple work centers.
• Material Coordination. Picks all needed components. Verifies that parts received match pick tickets. Monitors material flow and updates electronic production system accordingly. May create pick lists.
• Safety, Continuous Improvement, and Quality. Inspects incoming components, parts, and/or previous station's assembly work and completed product to ensure proper fit and function of all components. Corrects or replaces defective or insufficient parts, and escalates and documents production nonconformance issues. Participates in continuous improvement events in multiple work centers.
• Technical Operations. Packages final product according to customer specifications. May use hand tools, power tools, overhead crane, and lift assist.
• Quality Assurance. Performs final visual and quality inspection of product prior to shipment to ensure final product is in accordance with customer specifications.
• Production Systems. Independently enters order data into electronic production system, creates labels, and stages product for final shipment.
• Training and Coaching. Provides informal guidance to team members on standard machine operations, work instructions, and safe work practices. Reinforces established procedures and demonstrates routine tasks as needed.
• Packaging and Product Flow. Independently prepares and may package and stage components for next manufacturing process or for shipment to customer.
• Meets daily production requirements
• Respects and follows safety policies and regulations; Scans the environment for things that may pose a safety risk. Encourages others to utilize safe and healthy work practices; Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Follows company policies and standard work procedures; Encourages others to follow work rules; Calls attention to actions that may violate policies and procedures
• Performs quality work and inspections (per Haworth quality standards) throughout the production process
• Flexes weekly work schedules as business demands; May work more than forty hours per week, including weekends and/or holidays
• Follows all housekeeping standards and complete daily 5S checklists/tasks
• Cross trains and performs in other job functions as requested
• Completes other duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Management of Material Resources
• Coordination
• Troubleshooting
• Design
• Manufacturing execution system MES software
• Time Management
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Production and Processing

Required Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Minimum of 8th grade education
• Military Equivalency at www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military
• Military education and experience may be considered when directly related to the applicable work requirements, skills, and experience outlined in this job description. Find Military Equivalency at www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military

Preferred Qualifications

• WORK EXPERIENCE: One year of manufacturing experience

Environmental / Physical Requirements

• Bending or stooping
• Standing for extended periods
• Climbing ladders or stairs, maintaining balance
• Stretching, reaching or twisting
• Arm and hand movements
• Using hand tools weighing approx. 5 - 10 lbs.
• Lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs.
• Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. with assistance
• Mental and visual alertness
• Color vision acuity
• Exposure to common manufacturing environment conditions, including noise, dust, heat, chemicals, fiberglass, and proximity to large machinery/equipment
• Ability to wear proper PPE for the entire shift duration, which may include safety-toe work shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, cut resistant sleeves, face masks/respirators and more