Line Operator - Alum - Afternoons with Shift Differential!

Ohio Gratings, Inc.; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the wholesale building materials industry as a Line Operator. In this entry-level position, you will oversee the manufacturing process while ensuring quality and safety. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some manufacturing experience. This role requires effective communication and teamwork as you collaborate with your colleagues on the production floor. Expect physical demands including lifting and operating machinery, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining a clean workspace.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Prior manufacturing experience in steel or aluminum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee the manufacturing process of grating.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Report quality issues immediately to supervision.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Basic Math

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Hand/power tools

Job description

Line Operator - Alum - Afternoons with Shift Differential!

Join Ohio Gratings, Inc. as a Line Operator - Alum - Afternoons with Shift Differential!

Job Summary

Operate, direct, and oversee the manufacturing process of grating to ensure proper spacing and piece size as per instructions. Work as part of a team, coordinating, communicating, and collaborating effectively. Work is supervised to maintain quality and accuracy.

As a faith-based organization rooted in biblical principles, we expect all associates to embrace and model our core values through their actions and decisions, fostering our culture and shared success.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Review job travelers to determine required materials, processes, and equipment.
• Assist with work assembly, production line setup, and changeovers.
• Communicate effectively with team members, especially during shift changes.
• Follow all operating, process, and safety procedures.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately, including time cards and tags.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Report quality issues immediately to supervision.
• Perform additional duties and cross-train as assigned.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required. Ability to safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and hand/power tools. Ability to read standard and metric measurements, perform basic math operations without a calculator. Prior manufacturing experience in steel or aluminum preferred.

Physical Demands

Repetitive tasks involving standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, pushing, and pulling. Regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 75 pounds, using proper techniques and assistance if needed.

Work Environment

Work on the production floor with exposure to noise, dust, heat, cold, and machinery hazards. Use of PPE required to ensure safety.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Wholesale Building Materials