Production

Commonwealth Rolled Products, Inc.; Lewisport (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forklift certification

Job summary

Commonwealth Rolled Products, Inc. in Lewisport, KY, is seeking a Production Operator to safely and efficiently contribute to the manufacturing process and deliver quality aluminum products.

The role requires the ability to operate multiple types of equipment, participate in continuous improvement activities, and work a schedule that may include overtime, weekends, and holidays. A high school diploma and ability to pass background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must pass pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs and work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in accordance with company safety and environmental policies.
• Notify personnel of irregularities in equipment or materials.
• Operate equipment including forklift, skid steer, and overhead crane.
• Meet with supervisors and engineers to ensure outcomes meet standards.
• Troubleshoot problems using lean thinking and root cause analysis.
• Perform tasks across multiple departments as assigned.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and assist others as needed.
• Be flexible as job focus may change with operational needs.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Shift readiness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Skid steer operation

Job description

Commonwealth Rolled Products is a leading manufacturer of Aluminium rolled products for the Automotive, Commercial, and Industrial markets. The Company operates its production facility in Lewisport, KY with the support of an Automotive Innovation Center for R&D, Sales and Field Service in Madison Heights (DET), and Inside Sales in the Cleveland, OH area.

Our production facility is seeking to add a talented Production Operator to our team. The purpose of this role is to safely, efficiently and effectively contribute to the overall operating process and provide quality product to our customers.

Responsibilities Include

• Work in a safe manner in compliance with all Commonwealth Rolled Products safety and environmental requirements, policies, and regulatory statutes.
• Notify appropriate personnel of irregularities in operating equipment or materials; maintain clean and orderly conditions in work area.
• Carry out various operations in the performance of any assignment
• Operate a variety of mobile equipment including, but not limited to; forklift, skid steer, overhead crane.
• Meet with co-workers, supervisors, engineers and managers to ensure that the results of their activities meet corporate standards and the expectations of consumers.
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise using lean systems (A3 thinking, continuous improvement, root cause analysis).
• Perform various and/or repetitive tasks in one or more departments as assigned.
• Assist others to provide an organized and clean workplace including assigned areas of the plant, workstations, equipment, walkways and locker rooms.
• Possess strong organizational skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work well as a team.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications Include

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to self-start yet take orders as directed.
• Good reading and comprehension skills.
• Passing score on employer testing geared towards evaluating problem-solving skills used by the automotive industry.
• Must be available to work all shifts either on a rotational or straight shift assignment.
• Must have the ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 35lbs.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.
• Must be capable and willing to train in other job classifications.
• Must be flexible as job focus and assignments may change frequently based on operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications Include

• Forklift certification from a previous company and/or state agency.
• Strong desire to be a part of a high growth company with a fast-paced, results-orientated culture.
• Two years' experience working in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Commonwealth Rolled Products is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (forty and over), height, weight, national origin, disability (as defined by applicable law), veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Our HR team will reach out to the applicants who met the qualifications and most closely aligned with requirements of the positions.