Production Associate

Veka Ag; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

VEKA in Morganton, NC is seeking a dedicated forklift operator to support production. You will verify product lines, package finished goods, inspect for defects, and assist with crating and material handling on the floor.

The role requires ability to read tape measures, operate basic hand tools, and obtain a VEKA forklift license. Strong organization and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Able to obtain and hold a valid VEKA forklift license.
• Ability to read tape measures and operate basic hand tools.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety requirements and inform Supervisor of any unsafe situations.
• Verify product line and properly band, seal, and barcode finished goods.
• Visually inspect profiles for defects and overall appearance.
• Notify Extrusion Operator Technician and/or Supervisor of quality issues as they arise.
• Line empty racks with fascia, side protector, and plastic as needed.
• Push full racks of material out to be sealed in specified packaging units.
• Transport finished product and/or scrap to designated areas.
• Set up empty racks on rack dollies and transport new racks to floor.
• Set up scrap Gaylord boxes and replace those that are full.
• Measure, cut and build wooden packaging units and deliver to running lines for crating units.
• Complete crates for VEKA products, decking and fencing with wooden tops and cardboard; seal and band crates.
• Cut cardboard and banding as needed.
• Empty saw drawers on Extruders.
• Change out Nail Fin slug and chipper drums.
• Empty Trash.
• Maintain proper housekeeping of assigned work area.
• Assist Operators and fill in for breaks as needed.
• Assist operators in packaging profiles neatly and properly according to packaging standards, when needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizing

Good Oral Communication

Drive & Initiative

Working Under Pressure

Flexibility

Timeliness

Read tape measure

Use saws

Pneumatic nail guns

Hand tools

Education

GED/High School or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Support production area and assist extrusion operators by performing the following duties according to established VEKA standards. These standards enable us to provide a quality product/service to ensure our customer's satisfaction.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Adhere to safety requirements and inform the Supervisor of any unsafe situations.
• Verify product line, along with properly banding, sealing, and bar-coding racks, bundles, crates and/or boxes of finished goods of material.
• Visually inspect profiles for gross defects, surface defects, and general appearance.
• Notify Extrusion Operator Technician and/or Supervisor or the Quality Assurance Inspector of any quality problems that are in question or occur.
• Line empty racks with fascia, side protector, and plastic as needed.
• Push full racks of material out to be sealed in specified packaging units.
• Transport finished product and/or scrap to designated areas.
• Set up empty racks on rack dollies and transport new racks to floor.
• Sets up scrap Gaylord boxes and replace those that are full.
• Measures, cuts and builds wooden packaging units and delivers them to the running lines for all Veka crating units.
• Completes/finishes crates for Veka Products, Decking and Fencing with wooden tops and cardboard in addition to sealing and banding the crates.
• Cuts cardboard and banding as needed.
• Empty saw drawers on Extruders
• Change out Nail Fin slug and chipper drums.
• Empty Trash.
• Maintain proper housekeeping of assigned work area.
• Assist Operators and fill in for breaks as needed.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Assist operators in packaging profiles neatly and properly according to packaging standards, when needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Organizing, Good Oral Communication, Working Under Pressure, Drive & Initiative, Flexibility, Timeliness. Ability to read tape measure, ability to use saws, pneumatic nail guns and various hand tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

GED, High School Education, or Previous Work Experience. Able to obtain and hold a valid Veka forklift license and operate various forklifts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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