HELPER 2nd Shift 2:45pm-11:00pm

Colonial Group; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Arlington, TX, is seeking a motivated Production Associate to support a manufacturing operation and work with a team to boost productivity, reduce downtime and waste, and assist all plant-floor jobs.

The role requires adherence to safety rules, lock-out/tag-out, 5S standards, and the ability to work first or third shift, with overtime and weekend hours. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ongoing emphasis on safety and 5S standards.

Responsibilities

• Support a manufacturing operation with goals to increase productivity and reduce downtime and waste.
• Assist all jobs on the plant floor.
• Follow safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and equipment per 5S standards.
• May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs for up to 12 hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Cross-functional

Downtime reduction

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

5S standards

Lockout/Tagout

Overtime

Attendance

Safety

Safety-first

Urgency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Principle Accountabilities:

• 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.
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to work the first and third 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.