Manufacturing Production Worker – Hudson, Ohio

Temprecision International - EU; Hudson (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven paid holidays per year

16 days of paid time off after one use

Immediately vested 401k

Job summary

Smithers-Oasis in Hudson, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Production Worker for the 1st shift. You will operate machinery, assemble and package products, and maintain quality and safety standards on a fast-paced line.

The role requires 1–2 years in manufacturing, a high school diploma or GED, and tow motor experience. Competitive benefits, holidays, and 401k are offered. Must be reliable with strong attendance.

Qualifications

• Prefer high school diploma or GED or equivalent experience; ability to read, write, add and subtract.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience driving a tow motor is strongly preferred.
• Must be reliable and have consistent attendance.
• Follows detailed instructions and standard practices, but decisions require some judgment to choose prescribed alternatives.
• Conformity to standard safety practices and precautions necessary to ensure safety to others.
• May direct and train others on occasion.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Operation of machines may require bending or stooping. Considerable standing and walking.
• Frequent exposure to one or more disagreeable elements. Workflow is controlled by constant pressure for completion. Extended work hours may be required to complete job functions.

Responsibilities

• Operates all assigned machinery as directed, while following safe operating procedures.
• Assembles, fabricates and packages all products under the direction of the Leader, Supervisor or Production Manager.
• Sorts, inspects, labels and marks products as required to ensure high quality standards. Notifies Leader or Production Manager if foam does not meet required standards.
• Checks assigned machinery daily for malfunctions and informs management of any problems.
• Maintains high speed, as needed, in order to meet daily production schedules.
• Removes all scrap material from assigned work area(s).
• Completes all necessary records and reports as assigned.
• Maintains clean and safe working area according to the established safety procedures.
• Can be assigned to other departments or locations, as production requires.
• Participates in and supports Smithers-Oasis continuous improvement activities.
• Supports and leads by example the Core Values of the organization.
• Performs any other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable attendance

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tow motor experience

Manufacturing environment experience

Job description

Manufacturing Production Worker – Hudson, OH | Smithers-Oasis Career Opportunities

Smithers-Oasis is a diverse global manufacturer and marketer of floral foam and design media, floral accessories, postharvest products, cellular growing media, temperature control packaging, medical impression foam, and custom foams for specialized applications. Our business divisions include OASIS Floral Products, Floralife Postharvest Products, Design Master, OASIS Grower Solutions, Temprecision International, Medical Impression Foam, and Engineered Products.

Our company culture places a high value on integrity and trust, respect and collaboration and offers an opportunity to add value to the organization and build strong professional relationships.

Our Employees Make a Difference By Helping

• People express and experience emotion by adding value to flowers and plants.
• Doctors find solutions to painful foot problems
• Bring life‑saving medicine and vaccines to people that need them
• Farmers in the field, and hydroponic growers, to feed the world

What Smithers-Oasis Has To Offer

• HOURS: Typical full‑time 1st shift hours are Monday through Thursday from 6:30am to 4:30pm. Overtime hours will be required based on business needs.
• PAY: Starting pay is $18.00/hour, based on experience.
• We offer competitive benefit plan options!
• Eleven paid holidays per year!
• 16 days of paid time off after one year!
• An immediately vested company‑matched 401k plan!

Some Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Production Worker include (but are not limited to)

• Operates all assigned machinery as directed, while following safe operating procedures.
• Assembles, fabricates and packages all products under the direction of the Leader, Supervisor or Production Manager.
• Sorts, inspects, labels and marks products as required to ensure high quality standards. Notifies Leader or Production Manager if foam does not meet required standards.
• Checks assigned machinery daily for malfunctions and informs management of any problems.
• Maintains high speed, as needed, in order to meet daily production schedules.
• Removes all scrap material from assigned work area(s).
• Completes all necessary records and reports as assigned.
• Maintains clean and safe working area according to the established safety procedures.
• Can be assigned to other departments or locations, as production requires.
• Participates in and supports Smithers-Oasis continuous improvement activities.
• Supports and leads by example the Core Values of the organization.
• Performs any other duties as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Prefer high school diploma or G.E. D. or equivalent experience. Ability to read, write, add and subtract.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience driving a tow motor is strongly preferred.
• Must be reliable and have consistent attendance.
• Follows detailed instructions and standard practices, but decisions require some judgment to choose prescribed alternatives. Requires initiative. Must be knowledgeable of a variety of standard practices.
• Conformity to standard safety practices and precautions necessary to ensure safety to others.
• May direct and train others on occasion.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Operation of machines may require bending or stooping. Considerable standing and walking. Depending on speed of equipment, may require above average effort. May require high degree of manual dexterity, concentration and speed.
• Frequent exposure to one or more disagreeable elements. Workflow is controlled by constant pressure for completion. Individual has a fair amount of control over pace of work to meet deadlines. Extended work hours may be required to complete job functions.

Smithers-Oasis is a drug free workplace. Upon acceptance of a job offer, the candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screening and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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