Machine Operator Assistant - BIT 1st Shift

The Brickle Group; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The Brickle Group is seeking a material handler to move materials to and from the machine, ensuring proper raw material supply and orderly finished product delivery to shipping.

You will assist machine operators with loading fiber, setting up, and cleaning equipment, with first shift from Monday to Thursday 6am–4:30pm and possible Friday overtime.

Qualifications

• 6 months manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Read and write English required.

Responsibilities

• Move materials to and from the machine to ensure continuous processing.
• Assist with loading fiber and removing finished product.
• Assist with setup/changeovers and equipment cleaning.

Skills

Forklift certified

Basic computer skills

Good communication

Read/write English

Tools

Hand truck / pallet jack

Job description

Description

Responsible for the movement of material to and from the machine, ensuring the machine is supplied with correct raw material for processing, removing finished product and delivering it to the shipping department. Assist Machine Operators in loading fiber and removing finished product. Assist with set-up and change-over including cleaning equipment.

1st Shift - Monday to Thursday 6am - 4:30pm with potential overtime on Fridays

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules, including Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures and use of Personal Protective Equipment including hearing, eye protection, and safety shoes.
• Locates and supplies materials to machine operators.
• Assist with set-up and change-over including cleaning equipment.
• Weighs, straps, bags, and makes labels for finished goods.
• Assists in performing in-process quality inspections.
• Inform supervisor of any material needs as they arise.
• Maintains in-process inventory by labeling WIP correctly in POUT or job packets by verifying material lot and quantity.
• Prepares finished product for shipment by moving to staging area and recording information into POUT.
• Uses material handling equipment such as hand trucks, pallet jacks, A-Frame jacks, etc.

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills to interact with production.
• Read and write English.
• Forklift / Clamp Truck Certified.
• Basic computer skills

Education & Experience

• 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience running a forklift / Forklift certified preferred.

The Brickle Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Brickle Group also prohibits discrimination based on menopause and related medical conditions, including vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations for menopause related limitations unless doing so creates undue hardship.