GENERAL LABOR

Colonial Group; Algona (WA); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Washington state seeks a dynamic manufacturing associate to support production and continuously improve plant efficiency. This role requires assisting all plant floor tasks and maintaining a safe working environment in a fast-paced setting.

You will follow 5S standards, adhere to safety policies, and be prepared for overtime and weekend shifts. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to reduce downtime and meet productivity goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months industrial/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and any shift as needed.
• Must maintain good attendance and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations to increase productivity and reduce downtime and waste.
• Assist all plant floor jobs as part of the team.
• Follow safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and equipment per 5S standards.
• May stack parts up to 30 lbs for up to 12 hours.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety compliance

Adaptability

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.
• Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work. Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor.
• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 6+ months experience working in industrial or manufacturing.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to work ANY shift.
• Must have a good attendance record.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Possess an understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.