General Helper

Rand-whitney Industries Corp; Quinsigamond Village (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Rand-whitney Industries Corp invites applications for a General Helper in a manufacturing setting. You will review schedules, prepare materials, operate or assist with machinery, maintain clean work areas, and complete paperwork while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires reliability, basic computer skills for inventory, and the ability to read a tape measure. Teamwork and adherence to protocols are essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Good computer skills with tracking inventory.
• Able to communicate with all team members and adhere to safety regulations.
• Must be able to read a tape measure and use a wrench.
• Ability to operate a forklift and/or clamp truck is preferred.
• Must meet quality and performance standards and work with speed and accuracy.
• Must adhere to process protocols in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule and prepare for operations.
• Check equipment and supplies needed for scheduled work.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and complete required paperwork.
• Assist or operate machinery to meet performance levels.
• Support production goals and safety requirements.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Adhere to confidentiality and privacy standards where applicable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Computer literacy

Able to lift

Read tape measure

Safety compliant

Clear communication

Forklift operation (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARYThe 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 RESPONSIBILITIESReview 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 RESPONSIBILITIESN/ASKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSHigh 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 ENVIRONMENTAble 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, REGISTRATIONSN/AOTHER DUTIESPlease 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.