Production Associate - Rotating Shifts Job

Armstrong group; Marietta (PA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits including PTO

Career advancement

Shift pay & overtime

Job summary

Armstrong World Industries is seeking Production Associates for rotating 12-hour and 8-hour shifts at the Marietta, Pennsylvania plant. Starting at 26.92 USD per hour during a 90-day probation, with a raise to 30.26 USD after successful completion.

The role involves operating highly automated equipment, adhering to safety, and supporting continuous production across a 24/7 schedule. New associates enter a 90-day probation; eligibility for bid on openings and wage increase follows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of forklift trucks / tow motors is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Safely start up, operate and shut down production equipment and perform lockout/tag-out as needed.
• Conduct basic maintenance checks to ensure a quality, safe production line.
• Perform quality inspections to meet standards and minimize rework.
• Read and follow daily production schedules and record entries in computer systems.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safely handle material for goods in process and finished products.
• Take on other duties as assigned by production lead or supervision.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety focus

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Production Associate - Rotating Shifts Job

Company: Armstrong World Industries

Starting at $26.92/hr for the probationary period of employment

Armstrong World Industries Marietta Ceiling Plant has openings for Production Associates at our ceiling tile manufacturing plant in Marietta, Pennsylvania.

Our Production Associates are trained to safely operate highly automated manufacturing equipment. The plant runs continuously 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Associates can expect to work 12 hour-4 crew rotating shifts or 8 hour-2 crew rotating shifts. Associates are eligible for shift pay, weekend premiums and overtime pay. New associates will enter into a 90 day probationary period, and upon successful completion, are able to bid on open positions and pay will increase to $30.26/hr. We offer good benefits, paid time-off for vacations and holidays and career advancement.

The ceiling tile manufacturing process includes mixing raw materials, running and monitoring machines that form, shape, dry, cut, size and paint the ceiling tiles and finally packaging, storing and shipping finished products to customers. Everyone must work at keeping his or her 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 shutdown operations for all equipment and we train all operators on these crucial processes

What We Expect from Our Employees

• Total focus on safety.
• Ability to work 12 hr or 8 hr rotating shifts and overtime.
• Willingness to continuously improve processes and reduce costs.
• Full engagement in your work duties.
• Personal ownership for work and product quality.

Overview of the Work

• Safely start up, operate and shutdown production equipment and periodic lockout / tag-outs to clear line jams or machine repairs.
• Perform basic operator maintenance checks on production equipment to make sure the production line is able to make quality product, safely.
• Perform quality inspections of products to achieve quality standards, minimize rework and contain non-conforming materials
• Read, understand and adhere to daily production schedules.
• Make production entries into computer systems
• Ensure good housekeeping standards by keeping assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly manner
• Perform material handling of raw materials, Goods In Process and finished goods, safely
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the production lead or supervision.

Requirements

• High school degree or a GED, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Know how to safely operate forklift trucks / tow motors.
• Be able to lift up to 50 Ibs, on a regular, daily basis.
• Have a work record of solid job performance including good attendance, ability to work on teams and a strong focus on safety.

Primary location: Marietta,PA

Relocation offered: No

Employment status: Full-Time

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.6 billion in revenue, AWI has about 4,000 employees and a manufacturing network of 24 facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 165 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life"- lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse,purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter intostructures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuingsustainable, innovative solutionsfor spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being acatalyst for changewith all of our stakeholders; and
• Making apositive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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