Production Associate - 1st Shift! Job

Armstrong World Industries; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a full-time role in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This position involves operating highly automated equipment, ensuring safety and quality standards while working collaboratively with a team. Employees will be trained on crucial safety protocols and have opportunities for career advancement through a pay-for-skill system. With a focus on continuous improvement, this role offers a chance to contribute significantly to the production process while enjoying competitive benefits from day one. If you are passionate about safety and efficiency, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Product Discounts

Educational Assistance

Annual Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial or warehouse experience preferred.
• Must be able to earn forklift license and demonstrate proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate production equipment and perform maintenance checks.
• Conduct quality inspections and maintain cleanliness in work areas.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Forklift Operation

Process Improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Production Equipment

Computer Systems

Job description

Company: Armstrong World Industries

Primary location: Hilliard, Ohio
Employment status: Full-Time

Overview

Under the direction of the Value Stream Manager with frequent guidance from a Team Leader, this position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks critical to executing the safe operation of highly automated manufacturing equipment in accordance with company guidelines and customer requirements. Performance of these tasks is critical to the Safety, Quality, Reliability, and Cost of the plant production lines. The plant runs continuously 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. New associates will enter into a 3-month probationary period.

3rd Shift: Monday night 7pm-5am Friday (4,10's); Overtime Sunday night start

$24.00 an hour for 3rd Shift!

Benefits start day one!

Annual incentive bonus opportunity!

Annual merit increase opportunity!

Our Process

The ceiling tile manufacturing process includes running and monitoring machines that cut, size, paint, and package ceiling tiles and shipping finished products to customers. Everyone must work at keeping their work areas and the plant orderly, clean, and safe. We celebrate safety as our most important work standard. We have well-defined safety start-up and shut-down operations for all equipment, and we train all operators on these crucial processes.

What We Expect from Our Employees:

1. Total focus on safety
2. Ability to work overtime as needed
3. Willingness to continuously improve processes and reduce costs
4. Full engagement in your work duties
5. Highly collaborative team mindset
6. Personal ownership for work and product quality

Overview of the Work:

1. Safely start up, operate and shut down production equipment and perform periodic lockout/tag-outs to clear line jams or machine repairs. Follow all safety policies, procedures, and participate in Hilliard safety system.
2. Perform basic operator maintenance checks on production equipment to ensure the production line can make quality products safely.
3. Perform quality inspections of products to achieve quality standards, minimize rework, and contain non-conforming materials.
4. Read, understand, and adhere to daily production schedules.
5. Make production entries into computer systems.
6. Ensure good housekeeping standards by keeping assigned work areas and equipment clean and orderly.
7. Perform material handling of raw materials, Goods In Process, and finished goods safely.
8. Perform other related duties as assigned by the production lead or management.

Environment and Physical Requirements

1. Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, grabbing, pulling, carrying, going up and downstairs/catwalks.
2. Dusty environment that is not climate controlled.
3. Exposure to fiberglass and other dusty materials.
4. Must be able to lift 60 pounds.
5. Must be able to rotate through all core positions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. High school diploma or GED preferred.
2. 2+ years of prior industrial or warehouse experience preferred.
3. Prior experience with lean/process improvement preferred.
4. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in core production roles within 30 days of hire.
5. Must be able to earn forklift license and maintain competency with driving a forklift.
6. Must be able to work overtime as needed.
7. Must be able to work without direct supervision and have an excellent balance between people and the tasks at hand, with the ability to work and be attentive to a team environment.

Benefits offered by Armstrong World Industries

Armstrong is proud to offer a starting rate of pay of $22.65 per hour, with additional upside potential including shift differential, annual bonus, and career advancement via our pay-for-skill system. We also offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, paid time off for vacation and holidays, product discounts, and educational assistance.

Armstrong's Pay Scale:

1. Level 1-1 - $23.00
2. Level 1 - $25.36
3. Level 1.5 - $26.48*
4. Level 2 - $27.71*
5. Level 3 - $30.41*
6. Level 4 - $34.10*
7. Level 4.5 - $35.77**
8. Level 5 - $38.19**
9. Level 6 - $40.26**

*To obtain Level 1.5, 2, 3, and 4 the employee must meet progression guidelines.

**To obtain a leadership position which is a Level 4.5, 5, 6 the employee must go through the internal interview process.

Plus a .50 cent shift differential for 2nd shift and a $1.00 shift differential for 3rd shift.

AWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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