Manufacturing Associate

Newport Economic Development Commission; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Paid technical training and safety certifications

Paid time off and holidays

College scholarships for children of employees

Job summary

The Newport Economic Development Commission is hiring a Manufacturing Associate in Newport, Arkansas. Under supervision, you'll carry out cleaning and grounds upkeep, assist production teams during breaks, and handle specific tasks as required. Candidates must have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to perform physical tasks. Benefits include medical, dental, 401(k) match, paid training, and time off. Join a supportive team dedicated to employee well-being and career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
• Effective communication in one-on-one and small group situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and grounds upkeep duties under supervision.
• Communicate problems that may affect safety, quality, or productivity.
• Assist in training new personnel.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Mathematical skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to use measuring equipment

Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Manufacturing Associate

Under general supervision, the Laborer performs cleaning and grounds upkeep duties as well as acts as relief for production team members during breaks and/or absences. The Laborer will perform specific responsibilities as instructed or requested by supervision and will meet specific performance standards to complete assigned tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning tasks and special projects on a daily/weekly/monthly basis as assigned by the supervisor.
• Properly store and dispose of special and/or hazardous waste material as required.
• Complete daily cleaning and activity log.
• Operate forklift trucks and other machinery in a safe manner, ensuring that daily checks are completed and documented.
• Keep work, break, common areas and machinery clean and orderly.
• Assist other team members, as directed by the supervisor/management, in performing essential duties and responsibilities during absences and for relief during breaks.
• Communicate with maintenance, managers, and supervisors, verbally or through work orders, with specific problems in any work area that may affect safety, quality, or productivity.
• Perform routine grounds work.
• Assist in training new personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Performance Standards

• Perform assigned Laborer duties according to Gränges Newport practices.
• Due to the wide range of responsibilities for this position, the department supervisor or Superintendent will make judgment decisions based on their knowledge of tasks needing to be performed.
• Ensure daily tasks are completed in time allotted.
• Ensure daily tasks are performed in compliance with established practices.
• Ensure safety rules are followed.
• Follow established guidelines in relation to attendance, breaks, and company policy.
• Report machinery, safety or personnel issues to supervisor.
• Determine nature of machinery malfunction or breakdown and advise supervisor to arrange repairs as necessary.
• Recognize safety hazards or unsafe activities of other personnel; report such to the offending associate and supervisor for review during scheduled safety talk.
• Recognize misuse, theft or damage of company property and report such to supervisor.
• Support and participate in open communication between supervision and fellow employees.
• Secure necessary supplies to perform assigned duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to acquire basic computer skills to enter and extract information from computer.
• Ability to use measuring equipment such as micrometer and tape.
• Mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret graphic representations.
• Reasoning ability: apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; working knowledge of problem-solving skills and ability to apply them in a reasonable manner.
• Physical demands: stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; talk or hear; regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and vibration; exposed to fumes or airborne particles and high heat.
• Personal protective equipment: safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, and hearing protection as required.

Benefits

• Health & Well-Being: Medical, Dental, Vision, Spending Accounts, and Supplemental Health.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance plus additional coverage options.
• 24/7 Teladoc Access for urgent care and mental‑health visits plus free diabetes coaching, musculoskeletal advice, and nutrition counseling.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with generous company match.
• Free 1-on-1 financial advice sessions with CAPTRUST advisors.
• Company-provided uniforms and PPE for production positions.
• Paid technical training and safety certifications.
• Service Awards to celebrate every 5th Company anniversary.
• Paid time off including company holidays and vacation (increases with seniority).
• Company-hosted employee and family events like cookouts, volunteer days, and holiday celebrations.
• College scholarships for children of employees (earn $1,000-$2,500 annually).
• $20,000 infertility coverage (if enrolled in a company medical plan).

Note: This is a summary of the compensation and benefit programs available at Gränges Americas Inc. (the “Company”) and does not serve as a statement of eligibility. Official details and eligibility criteria are available in the Company’s official plan documents and/or policies. The Company reserves the right to amend or terminate the plan(s) or program(s) at any time. This summary shall not be deemed to constitute a contract between the Company and any employee or to be a consideration of or an inducement for the employment of any person. Eligible employees must complete all applicable enrollments within the required timeframes for coverage effective on date of hire.