General Helper

The Kraft Group; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Rand Whitney Industries in Worcester, MA is seeking a General Helper to perform quality checks, assist with equipment setup and line support for a fast-paced production team. The role requires patience, basic math, attention to detail, and adherence to safety standards; forklift experience is preferred but not required.

Strong teamwork and reliability are essential. The position is full-time in a manufacturing setting with opportunities for skill growth and career advancement within the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 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 a changing environment.
• Read a tape measure and use a wrench.
• Forklift/clamp truck experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule and prepare for operations; check equipment and supplies.
• Keep area clean and secure equipment; complete required paperwork.
• Assist with or operate machinery and support production during upset conditions.
• Help meet production, waste and quality goals; work with team.
• Follow plant safety and environmental guidelines and policies.
• Handle special projects as needed by the business.

Skills

High school diploma

Manufacturing experience

Inventory tracking

Team communication

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Forklift operation (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Wrench

Forklift/clamp truck (preferred)

Job description

# General HelperRand Whitney Industries Agrand MA - Worcester, MA 01607## OverviewSalary Range$15.00 - $27.70 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftFirst 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.