General Helper

The Kraft Group; Boylston (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rand Whitney Industries in Boylston, MA is seeking a General Helper to safely perform a wide range of manufacturing tasks, including quality checks, material setup, and assisting crew members in a clean, organized space.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of manufacturing experience, the ability to lift, read measurements, operate basic equipment, and follow safety and quality procedures on a second shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to track inventory in a computer.
• Able to communicate with team and follow safety regulations.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule and check equipment and supplies required for the work.
• Prepare for operations and complete necessary handoffs from the previous shift.
• Clean area and secure equipment and machinery; complete paperwork.
• Assist or operate machinery to achieve performance targets.
• Assist with upset conditions and equipment operation.
• Meet production, waste and quality goals.
• Work as part of a team and adhere to safety and environmental guidelines.
• Follow plant policies and participate in special projects as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with privacy standards.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Safety conscious

Communication

Read tape measure

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Rand Whitney Industries Boylston MA - Boylston, MA 01505, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Salary Range: $15.00 - $27.70 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Second Shift, Job Category: Manufacturing,

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.

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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

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.