Production Assistant - Night Shift

Astenjohnson-Holdings; Bellmead (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) match

Gym reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Astenjohnson-Holdings in Waco, TX is hiring a Night Shift Production Assistant to keep manufacturing moving safely and on schedule. You will assist operators, set up and operate machinery, and work in a fast-paced environment that demands attention to detail and teamwork.

The role runs 2nd shift from 7 PM to 7 AM, offering 60 hours per week and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum six months’ manufacturing experience.
• Willing to work night shift and 60 hours per week.
• Able to lift 50–75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain machines under supervision of an Operator.
• Back-up for the Operator in case of absence or day off.
• Set up, operate, and maintain slitters, roll formers, unwind stations, and related equipment.
• Operate and maintain forklifts and other equipment as needed.
• Perform in-progress and post-job inspections of product.
• Adhere to client job specifications and quality standards.
• Complete paperwork documenting production information.
• Load and unload delivery trucks and trailers.
• Work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Meet deadlines; maintain reliability 60 hours/week.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Six months manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOIN OUR WACO PLANT AS A NIGHT SHIFT PRODUCTION ASSISTANT and play a key role in keeping materials and products moving safely and on schedule. This position offers hands-on work in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and teamwork matter. You will be part of a facility that values reliability, safety, and doing the job right. We offer paid holidays and vacation time, a robust Employee Assistance Program, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a retirement savings plan with company contribution, and a wellness program that helps offset medical expenses, along with opportunities to build skills and grow within the company.

General Scope of Duties

The Production Assistant will assist Operators set up and operate machinery, ensuring efficient production. Production Assistants are reliable and able to work with attention to detail and within safety standards. The individual in this position should have a willingness to learn and improve. Being a team player is essential since all tasks will require close collaboration with coworkers. The goal in this position is to ensure production procedures are carried out safely to maximize efficiency and profits.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Safely operate and maintain various machines in a production environment under the guidance of an Operator.
• The ability to be a back-up for the Operator in case of an absence or scheduled day off.
• As a Production Assistant you will work with slitters, roll formers, unwind stations, as well as set up, operate, and maintain equipment as needed.
• Operate and maintain various forklifts and other equipment.
• Perform in progress inspections and post job inspections of your product, as directed by management.
• Strictly adhere to client job specifications.
• Meet or exceed quality assurance and safety standards.
• Accurately complete all paperwork needed to ensure job production information is documented.
• Load and unload delivery trucks, trailers etc.
• Work in a high volume fast paced environment.
• Reliability and willingness to work 60 hours per week to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to lift 50- 75 lbs.
• Other duties as required/needed.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum six months’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

2nd Shift- 7 PM- 7 AM

Monday - Friday (60hrs)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Company-paid basic life insurance, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) with company match for eligible associates.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Zero Accident Culture (ZAC).
• Paid holidays and vacation.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Production Team Leader

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Effort & Working Conditions

Normal work environment allows the associate to work and move about freely of the workstation. There may be some need to lift moderately heavy articles. The physical environment is clean and climate-controlled within a partitioned workstation. There is frequent involvement in the manufacturing environment. Sensory attention is required to do keyboarding and ensure product quality. The associate frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to find, handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel.