Machine Helper

Colonial Group; Woodway (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Woodway, TX is seeking a dependable production crew member to support multiple machine centers and assist with packaging, labeling, and loading tasks. You will follow instructions, work with team members, and adapt to shifting priorities on the factory floor.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, can lift up to 45 pounds, read a tape measure, and are willing to work overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Willing to work overtime on short notice.
• Able to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Preferred: prior experience in manufacturing/production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare area with equipment and materials per order requirements.
• Understand and follow factory cards and operator instructions.
• Help locate masters when not present at machine center.
• Work with other helpers and crew members for maximum efficiency.
• Communicate quality issues to operator and/or assistant operator.
• Set up and operate bundling or case sealer when required.
• Catches and packs boxes, and sets up master cartons.
• Move between machine centers as production needs dictate.
• Input information into system to create load tag.
• Switch duties with other crew members as required.
• Work independently and in a team, communicating effectively.
• Follow company policies and maintain good housekeeping.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Tape measure reading

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

People Customers Trust

Principle Accountabilities:

• Prepare area with equipment and/or materials, such as case labels and/or special load tags, according to order requirements.
• Able to understand and follow instructions on factory card, as well as instruction given by operator.
• Help locate masters when not present machine center, as needed.
• Work with other helpers and crew members for maximum efficiency of operation.
• Communicate quality related issues back to operator and/or assistant operator.
• Set up & operate bundling/squaring machine or case sealer when required.
• Catches and packs boxes, and sets up master cartons.
• As needed, responsible for moving from one machine center/area to another, as dictated by production needs and supervisory direction.
• Input information into system to create load tag.
• Switch duties with other crew members, which may include feeding, pulling, stacking, and packing, as required.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, effectively communicating with members of the crew.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and work rules, including but not limited to safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Lifting up to 45 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math functions.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

• Prior work experience in the manufacturing/production environment.
• Prior work experience working as a crewmember on a machine crew.
• Demonstrated experience as a leader and/or team member.
• Prior experience working in Folding Gluing or similar type of work.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work within a team, effectively communicating with members, and work independently.
• Willing and able to move to multiple machine centers as dictated by management.