Pro A

Woodstream Corporation; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Company Match

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Penn Medicine Health Clinics

Monthly Attendance Bonus

Company Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Company Paid Life & Disability

ID Theft Insurance

Legal Assistance Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Pet Insurance

Onsite Technical Training Center

Job summary

Woodstream Corporation in Lititz, PA, is seeking a Machine Operator for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:45pm-11pm). The role focuses on safety, quality and throughput, with a goal to optimize equipment across work centers. You will contribute to team goals and participate in problem-solving to boost productivity.

The position requires a High School Diploma or 1–2 years in a mechanical trade, basic math, and English proficiency, with opportunities for training and growth within a 150-year-old company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, or 1–2 years in a mechanical trade.
• Proficiency in reading and writing English.
• Ability to pass the Pro A qualification test.
• Use of micrometer or hand caliper.
• Basic mathematical and problem solving skills.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Produce parts/products that meet quality requirements.
• Proficient in using gauges/tools to monitor quality.
• Perform minor adjustments per work center tasks.
• Maintain operations per work center schedules.
• Maximize machine efficiency and throughput; seek help for failures.
• Collaborate with team to meet objectives.
• Provide cross training and support to coworkers.
• Operate safely and follow safety policies.
• Keep work area neat and orderly; document data accurately.
• Assist in essential operations to meet production needs.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Basic problem solving

Basic mechanical aptitude

Proficiency in reading and writing

Pro/A qualification test readiness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Micrometer

Caliper

Job description

Woodstream is the largest independent pest & animal control platform in North America, offering innovative brands with industry-leading efficacy and safety.

Join a team that builds the future! Looking for a job where you can make a real impact? We currently have an exciting manufacturing opportunity available at our Lititz Manufacturing site.

We have an immediate opportunity for a Machine Operator: 2nd Shift

Monday-Friday 2:45pm-11pm

Pay rates starting at $21.75/hr plus shift differential

At Woodstream, our values drive everything we do:

• Consumer is the Boss – We are committed to listening to and understanding our customers’ needs!
• Invent the Future – Challenge the status quo: Think boldly and creatively!
• Execution is Everything – We are committed to deliver with excellence, speed, and accuracy.
• Collaborate Confidently – We trust, respect, and empower each other to win together.
• Play to Win – We’re bold, ambitious, and relentless in our pursuit of success.

Benefits of Working for Woodstream:

• Competitive benefits package including:
  
  • 401k with Company Match, eligible on First Day of Employment
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment
  • Access to Company Paid Penn Medicine Health Clinics
  • Monthly Attendance Bonus; general bonus based on company performance
  • Company Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Company Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
  • Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
  • Company paid ID Theft Insurance
  • Legal Assistance Plan Options
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Pet Insurance
• Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.
• Opportunity to advance within the company.
• Onsite Technical Training Center.

Overview of the Role:

A Production Operator A is responsible for safety, quality and throughput and is capable of optimizing equipment in various work centers. A Production Operator A will participate as a team in solving problems and implementing solutions to increase Woodstream’s productivity. A Production Operator A s part of the production team. Their success will be determined by the positive way in which they communicate, cooperate, interact, and contribute towards achieving work center goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Has achieved certification of and operates with proficiency in one or more of the following work centers on the list of the Active Certifications
• Produce consistently, parts and/or product that meets the specified quality requirements.
• Proficient in use of gages and tools required to monitor quality.
• Perform adjustments of a minor, frequent or repetitious nature, as defined by the work center’s task list and process documentation.
• Maintain and support continuous operations in accordance with work center schedules.
• Maximize machine efficiency and throughput, and when appropriate, seek assistance for equipment failure.
• Interact with others towards accomplishment of team goals/objectives
• Provide quality cross training and support to co-workers as needed. Integrate temporary employees into duties as required.
• Participate in identifying problems, suggest improvements and participate where appropriate in implementation of solutions.
• Operate in a safe manner and comply with safety policies and procedures at all times
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly way, during and at end of shift.
• Record and maintain any data related to work activity in a concise, accurate way, and communicate appropriately.
• Will assist in operations in any which way deemed essential to meet production requirements.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/OTHER SKILLS:

• Use of micrometer OR hand caliper
• Basic mathematical skills
• Basic problem solving skills
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• High School Diploma/GED required or 1-2 years experience in a mechanical trade
• Proficiency in reading and writing English
• Ability to pass the Pro A qualification test

Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Note: If hired, Employment Eligibility Verification will be carried out upon selection. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

We retain employment applications for a minimum of 2 years from date of receipt for non-hire applicants or from date of termination for employees/contractors and possibly longer if legally required.