General Factory Worker

Zep Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes environmental stewardship and innovative cleaning solutions. As a Line Operator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the production line runs smoothly, contributing to the creation of high-quality cleaning products that make a difference. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will help maintain safety and efficiency. With a commitment to diversity and career growth, this organization values its associates as its greatest asset, fostering a culture of empowerment and problem-solving. If you're ready to make an impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for 8 hours.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and provide raw materials to the line.
• Conduct visual inspection of all products being produced.
• Follow safety rules and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Line Operator Experience

Basic Math Skills

English Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Zep Inc. is a leading manufacturer of cleaning solutions for businesses and consumers with operations across the U.S, Canada, and Europe. Our purpose is to make the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive. To fulfill our purpose, we focus on understanding and solving cleaning needs for consumers, as well as business customers across a variety of segments including transportation, industrial, institutional, and food & beverage. We also have a strong presence in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) segment, where we develop products to help consumers and businesses maintain a clean and safe environment. Our products can be found online and at retail shelves at outlets like Home Depot, Amazon, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, Grainger, HD Supply, Walmart, and many others. We market our products under well recognized and established brand names, such as Zep, Enforcer, Misty, TimeMist, TimeWick, and Country Vet. Zep was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. In 2021, Zep became the official cleaning partner of Atlanta United FC.

Job Description:

Requirements
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to move/lift cases weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand/walk up to 8 hours per shift
• Previous Line Operator experience preferred
• Previous manufacturing experience, including machine operator experience preferred
• Basic math skills, read, write and understand English

Responsibilities
• Inspect and provide raw materials to the line.
• Check Batch Codes.
• May work at all line positions (triggers, packing, stacking, wrapping, inserting finished product into cartons).
• Conduct visual inspection of all products being produced.
• May assist in changeover, setups, and QC hourly audits.
• Timely report issues to Line Operator/Supervisor.
• Follow safety rules and housekeeping standards.
• Practice lean principles and participate in events.

Our Values

At Zep, we have developed a set of values focused on bringing even greater cohesion to our workplace. As part of this plan, we introduced a values framework called S.P.E.E.D. to align with our purpose of making the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive.

• Stewardship: We continuously improve the safety of our people and products, and we protect the planet by innovating solutions to reduce our environmental impact.
• Passion for Problem Solving : We listen to our customers and actively work to find solutions for unique situations. We think creatively to innovate and seize opportunities that will drive growth and make all our customers’ and consumers’ lives better.
• Empowerment : We encourage and lead our people to be accountable by equipping them to make decisions and own the outcome
• Expertise : We create innovative solutions and partnerships that are relevant to service our communities and customers.
• Doing the Right Thing : We expect our people to understand ethical boundaries and be inclusive of other backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Demonstrating honesty, respect and integrity in all actions is always expected.

Zep Inc. is an organization that is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages all interested candidates, including women, minorities, & former military personnel to apply. It is the policy of Zep Inc. that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.

As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, Zep Inc. provides full employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, or veteran status or any other distinction outlined in all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

At Zep Inc., we believe in fostering an environment that enables our associates to grow and achieve their ideal career goals.

Zep associates are the company’s most important asset, and they form the foundation of our unique competitive advantage. Our success depends entirely on the strength of our talent pipeline, which we are constantly looking to expand through new hires and the integration of newly acquired operations and assets. Whether championing our brands, developing new products or working towards the company's long-term growth aspirations, quality associates create the framework for our success.

Our shared vision attracts and unifies an extraordinary group of people across the company, while our recruitment and development philosophy to “build from within” fosters a sense of work ethic and trust across our workforce. The combination of our commitment to maintaining a safe working environment, excellent career advancement opportunities and competitive benefits packages makes Zep an exciting organization for those professionals seeking not just a job, but a life-long career.