General Helper

The Kraft Group; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Rand Whitney Industries in Boylston, MA is seeking a General Helper to safely perform a variety of tasks including quality checks, material setup, and assisting crew members. You will help operate machinery during upset conditions and must lift as needed.

The role emphasizes teamwork and strict adherence to safety regulations. Candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and ideally one year of manufacturing experience with basic inventory tracking and tool use.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred (1+ year).
• Good computer skills and ability to track inventory.
• Strong communication with team; adhere to safety rules.
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task.
• Able to read a tape measure and use a wrench.
• Fork truck and/or clamp truck experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review schedule and prepare materials for operations.
• Keep work area clean and ensure equipment is secured.
• Assist or operate machinery as needed; participate in upsets.
• Meet production, waste and quality goals with team.
• Follow safety and environmental guidelines and company policies.
• Contribute to special projects as needed.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing experience

Computer skills / inventory tracking

Team communication and safety

Multitasking with changing priorities

Read tape measure / use wrench

Fork truck/Clamp truck operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fork truck operation

Clamp truck operation

Tape measure

Job description

# General HelperRand Whitney Industries Boylston MA - Boylston, MA 01505## OverviewSalary Range$15.00 - $27.70 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftSecond ShiftEducation LevelHigh School Diploma or EquivalentTravel PercentageNoneCategoryManufacturing## 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**1. 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.2. Clean area throughout the shift, secure all equipment and machinery, and complete all required paperwork.3. Help assist or operate machinery to expected performance levels. Assisting with machinery operations during upset conditions. Must be able to lift.4. Help meet or exceed production, waste and quality goals. Assist crew members and work in team environment.5. Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures.6. Special projects and assignments as business dictates.7. 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**1. Able to work in hot, humid, cold, wet and noisy industrial environment. Able to work in confined spaces and with heights.2. Able to work in a tobacco free environment.3. 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.