General Helper

The Kraft Group & Affiliates; Boylston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kraft Group & Affiliates in Boylston, MA is seeking a General Helper to perform a range of manufacturing support tasks, including quality checks and material setup. You will assist crew members and keep a clean, organized space.

Responsibilities include reviewing schedules, preparing for operations, operating and securing equipment, meeting production goals, and following safety/environmental policies. A committed team player with attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Good computer skills, ability to track inventory in a computer.
• Able to communicate with all team members and adhere to safety regulations.
• Able to multi task with frequent changing priorities and read a tape measure.
• Ability to operate a fork truck and/or clamp truck is preferred.
• Must meet company quality and performance standards.
• Attention to detail and focused concentration.
• Complete tasks with required speed or productivity quota.
• Adhere to process protocol and established protocols.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule, check equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled.
• Prepare for operations, check and/or perform any necessary completion of work from the previous shift.
• Clean area throughout the shift, secure all equipment and machinery, and complete all required paperwork.
• Help operate machinery to expected performance levels; assist with upset conditions and lifting.
• Help meet or exceed production, waste and quality goals; work in a team environment.
• Adhere to plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Handle special projects and assignments as business dictates.

Skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Safety compliance

Communication

Multitasking

Tape measure

Wrench use

Quality standards

Attention to detail

Process adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Fork lift (fork truck)

Job description

Summary

The primary function of General Helper position is to safely perform a wide range of tasks that include conducting quality checks, material set up, assisting crew members and maintaining a clean and organized space.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Review work schedule, check equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled. Prepare for operations, check and/or perform any necessary completion of work from the previous shift.


• Clean area throughout the shift, secure all equipment and machinery, and complete all required paperwork.


• Help assist or operate machinery to expected performance levels. Assisting with machinery operations during upset conditions. Must be able to lift.


• Help meet or exceed production, waste and quality goals. Assist crew members and work in team environment.


• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures.


• Special projects and assignments as business dictates.


• Responsible for the maintenance, creation and control of all personally identifiable information or any other information protected by any Confidentiality or Privacy Standards or Company Policies that you have access or knowledge of, including but not limited to any state or federal regulations including HIPPA.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Skills And Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• At least one year manufacturing experience preferred.


• Good computer skills, ability to track inventory in a computer.


• Able to communicate with all team members and adhere to safety regulations. Must be team player, organized and detail oriented.


• Able to multi task in an environment with frequent changing priorities. Able to read a tape measure and use a wrench.


• Ability to operate a fork truck and/or clamp truck is preferred.


• Able to meet company quality and performance standards for job as specified.


• Must have attention to detail and focused concentration.


• Must be able to complete tasks that require a particular speed or productivity quota.


• Must be able to adhere to process protocol and must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, climbing, pushing, twisting, stopping, and pulling).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Able to work in hot, humid, cold, wet and noisy industrial environment. Able to work in confined spaces and with heights.


• Able to work in a tobacco free environment.


• Able to wear safety glasses, earplugs, hard hat, steel toes boots and any other required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• N/A

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.