Packaging Operator

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in metal panel production seeks an Insulated Metal Panel Production Associate. This role involves maintaining quality production, operating forklifts, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in basic arithmetic, including fractions.
• Ability to measure accurately with a tape measure.
• Dependability and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production activities and operate forklifts.
• Inspect bundles for damage and report issues.
• Communicate effectively with other departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic arithmetic

Fluent in English

Job description

Job Description: Insulated Metal Panel Production Associate

General Purpose: To maintain continuous quality production of insulated metal panels.

Essential Functions:

1. Assist in production activities, cleanup, and changeovers.
2. Operate standard forklift and CombiLift to remove bundles from the line and stack them appropriately.
3. Transport bundles between curing room, storage, and outdoor yard, ensuring accuracy and safety.
4. Highlight each bundle on Shipping BOMs during outside transport to ensure production accuracy.
5. Inspect bundles for damage using a forklift and report any issues to the Foreman or Plant Manager.
6. Safely place bundles in the shipping yard, organizing by load date, length, and SOA numbers, and ensure they are free of ice in cold weather.
7. Communicate effectively with other departments and maintain an organized, clean work area.
8. Complete required training with supervision.
9. Operate forklifts in accordance with standard procedures.
10. Follow all safety protocols and company policies.
11. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficiency in basic arithmetic, including fractions.
• Ability to accurately measure using a tape measure and understand metric systems.
• High attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

• Work up to 12 hours per day, with hours depending on season and production needs.
• Physical and mental ability to operate forklifts and CombiLift safely.
• Capability to perform physical movements such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs, crouching, reaching, and twisting for extended periods.
• Ability to work in typical manufacturing conditions and wear PPE.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Fluent in English for reading, writing, and verbal communication.
• Finger dexterity, visual and auditory acuity, and ability to use tools and machinery.
• Dependability and reliability.

Employees will be exposed to mechanical parts, dust, noise, chemicals, and extreme temperatures in an industrial setting.

Compliance: Adhere to all compliance-related tasks associated with the role.

Equal opportunity employment statement and applicant information collection details.