FLOATER - 1st Shift

Pilkington North America Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilkington North America Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a Production Floater for 1st shift (7a-3p). You will assemble components, verify parts meet specs, and pack finished products to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities include following work instructions, noting production or process issues, and proposing solutions. The role requires safety compliance, teamwork, and data tracking of quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic hand tools knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, and occasionally sit, bend, and squat.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.
• Proficient in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Assemble components to our glass products.
• Ensure produced parts meet customer specifications.
• Pack finished product according to customer requirements.
• Process products per work instructions and quality/safety standards.
• Identify, record, and communicate production/process problems.
• Suggest solutions through designated channels.
• Adhere to training requirements and safety policies.
• Follow housekeeping standards and keep area clean.
• Assist in training other associates for cross training.
• Track and collect data on production and quality standards.
• Possess ability to perform all workstations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

English communication

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The primary responsibility of the Production Floater is to ensure our product is processed in a safe manner and that our product meets all the quality expectations set forth by work instructions and standard operating procedures. The Production Floater is also responsible for meeting the production expectations in accordance with our demand. This position will support 1st shift operations (7a-3p).

• Assemble components to our glass products
• Ensure produced parts meet customer specifications
• Pack finished product according to customer requirements
• Responsible for processing various products in accordance with all work instructions, quality and safety expectations
• Identify, record, and communicate any problems relating to the product or the production process
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions to problems through designated channels
• Adhere to work standardization and associated training requirements
• Follow housekeeping standards and expectations
• Assist in training other associates for cross training purposes
• Track and collect data on production and quality standards
• Possess the ability to perform all workstations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Prior warehouse, value add/manual assembly, manufacturing, and or material handling equipment experience and basic hand tools knowledge
• Frequently required to stand and walk, and occasionally required to sit, bend, and squat
• Without assistance must be able to frequently lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighting anywhere from 1lb to 45lbs
• Working knowledge of departmental safety, quality, and operational procedures
• Excellent attendance record
• Proficient in English language (verbal and written)
• Able to work both independently and as a team member

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