Assembly Operator 1

Wastequip; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

The role runs on a 7:00AM–3:30PM shift. You may operate a forklift, perform basic maintenance and safety checks, and participate in 5-S practices while keeping work areas clean and organized.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand and move for long periods.
• Able to lift 25–50 lbs.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Warehouse and assembly experience beneficial.
• Experience with assembly processes and workflows.
• Must be able to pass EHS training.

Responsibilities

• Receive and interpret work orders and specifications to select, assemble and pack components.
• Assemble sub-assemblies and combine into finished product kits.
• May use a forklift or pump cart to move goods around the factory floor.
• Inspect finished products and pack to Wastequip specifications.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and wear required PPE.
• Adhere to 5-S practices and return tools to proper places.

Skills

Standing for long periods

Lift 25-50 lbs

Forklift experience

Warehouse experience

Assembly experience

EHS training

Job description

Job Description

The WQ Assembler will, safely assemble product or components to create a finished good and packs these products and or parts in approved shipping boxes, crates and containers as instructed by Standard Work Instructions, product blueprints, customer orders and or the Supervisor or Lead Hand.

Shift hours

7:00AM - 3:30PM

Pay rate

$18.00

Responsibilities

• Receives and interprets work orders, material specifications as well as other work procedures to select, assemble and pack product components to complete a parts requisition order.
• The operations performed will support the overall success of the organization through correctly putting together individual parts to create a sub-assembly and combining sub-assemblies to create product kits.
• May need to utilize a forklift or pump cart to move goods around the shop floor.
• All products and parts built will be inspected by the Assembler for quality and are to be packaged neatly, banded securely to Customers or Wastequip’s specifications.
• The Assembler is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean work environment and will wear all mandated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when on the shop floor. Will report any unsafe act or condition requiring corrective action to their Supervisor or Lead Hand.
• Practices 5-S within their defined work area, returns all common tools to their proper place when not in use, and cleans the assigned work area once all work has been completed.
• As an individual and part of a team, the Assembler will strive to support continuous improvement across their individual and department tasks, as well as the organization.
• Performs simple and routine maintenance and safety checks to ensure all tools and equipment remain safe and fully operational; in the event a piece of equipment is unsafe or non-functional it should be immediately reported to the Supervisor or Lead Hand.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Supervisor, Lead hand, or Manager.
• This job is in a factory setting and is subject to changes in heat, humidity throughout the year.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Be able to work on your feet for long periods of time.
• Able to lift between 25-50 lbs.
• Warehouse experience is a plus.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Previous Assembly experience is preferred.
• Be able to pass EHS training.

Company Benefits

• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up
• Medical Plans
• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company Paid Base Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.