Laborer Production

Amsted Canada Inc.; United States; In loco; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Amsted Graphite Materials, LLC in West Virginia seeks a production associate to support backfill, operate industrial machines and assist with loading shipments. This role requires physical labor, precision and teamwork in a multi-building plant.

Candidates must meet minimum requirements, including a high school diploma or GED, 18 years or older, and the ability to pass a drug test and background check. Reports to Production Management with safety training and growth opportunities.

Competenze

• Must be able to perform manual labor.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and safety rules.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass drug test and background check.

Mansioni

• Backfill jobs and provide coverage to meet production goals and scheduling requirements.
• Operates industrial machines and machinery.
• Loads trucks and containers with finished product.
• Packs and moves stock through storage and staging areas.
• Performs routine inspections and maintains logs of equipment and PPE.

Conoscenze

Manual labor

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Read instructions

Communication

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Strumenti

Forklift operation

Heavy equipment operation

Descrizione del lavoro

About Amsted Graphite Materials, LLC.

Amsted Graphite Materials is part of the Amsted Industries family of companies, a group of market-leading, diversified global manufacturers serving the railroad, vehicular and construction markets that combine leading-edge manufacturing processes with a history of continuous innovation. Amsted Graphite Materials state-of-the-art West Virginia facility supplies customers in over 35 countries with a wide portfolio of extruded, molded, iso-molded, powder and particulate carbon and graphite.

Join Our Team

Amsted Graphite Materials offers employees the stability of an established industry leader, along with the chance to learn, grow, advance and make a difference. As a private company under the umbrella of global leader Amsted Rail, we all have a common goal to make this company not only profitable, but also a place to grow our careers. We strive to be a place that people are attracted to and like to think we go steps beyond to make sure our employees are happy on the job – and away from it.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Backfill jobs and provide coverage in other area(s) as assigned to meet production goals and scheduling requirements to fill customer orders
• Operates industrial machines and machinery
• Operates heavy equipment such as forklift, palletizer and other industrial equipment as required
• Loads trucks and containers with finished product some of which may require handling and hand stacking
• Prepares and packages finished product for shipment
• Prepares, packs, loads, unloads, maintains, repairs furnaces and furnace components
• Uses chains, slings, straps, hooks, and other lifting devices to manually move stock in and out of assigned work area
• Clean, identify, and inspect product stock for defects
• Reports and notifies management of any upset condition
• Uses scales, weights, and other measuring devices
• Uses hand tools, power tools, and cutting devices
• Moves materials and product stock through process and in/out of storage and staging areas
• Perform routine inspections and complete inspection logs of equipment and PPE as required
• Completes routine housekeeping tasks (sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, wiping surfaces, emptying trash/scrap containers, and cleaning of assigned area(s)
• Participates in scheduled training sessions such as required safety training
• May work independently as assigned or in a group setting and can be assigned to other jobs as required
• Reports to Production Management
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• A valid drivers license
• Must be willing and able to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to perform manual labor
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check
• Must be able to follow instructions and work in a team environment.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as work instructions, safety rules, and operating procedures
• Reasoning skills to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to work a rotating shift as assigned including daily and weekly overtime requirements

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Previous work experience in an industrial heavy manufacturing work environment
• Previous safety training or OSHA certification
• Previous quality training or ISO certification training
• Heavy equipment operator license or previous experience operating heavy equipment
• Previous Forklift certification
• Previous experience operating industrial machines and/or machinery
• Computer skills

Work Environment

Work is performed in several multi-level detached buildings in industrial environment requiring work in high precarious places via vertical ladders and steps inside and outside the plant in all types of adverse weather conditions. This individual is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and some hazardous chemicals. The plant utilizes high levels of electricity and individuals have to be safety minded in all activities. The work environment is dusty. This individual performs work in and around hot temperatures, elevated surfaces, confined spaces, and overhead cranes.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, you must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation including, but not limited to sitting, standing, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching, squatting, ladder/stair climbing, crawling, reaching overhead, reaching at shoulder level, reaching at knee and floor level, pivoting, pushing, pulling, neck extension/rotation, using vibratory tools, using air tools, and moving about the plant. Walking, walking on irregular surfaces and balancing will be required. Feeling, finger movement, pinching, fine motor dexterity, hearing, sight to include depth perception and color vision and the ability to speak clearly will be required. Ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs. Ability to comply with PPE requirements (ability to pass a fit-test and wear a respirator is required for certain positions/areas). Ability to operate a vehicle.

EEO Disclaimer

Amsted Graphite Materials, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and an inclusive, accessible workplace. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Amsted Graphite Materials, LLC. are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Amsted Graphite Materials, LLC. is a Drug-Free work environment.