Production Associate Seasonal

Solar Innovations; Pine Grove (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Pine Grove seeks seasonal associates for entry-level manufacturing support. Responsibilities include assisting in various departments, operating equipment, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and the ability to lift materials. The role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

401(k) program with company contribution

Product discounts

Flexible time off benefits

Inclusive fertility/adoption benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in carpentry, construction, or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks and overhead cranes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fabricating wood crates and operating mobile equipment.
• Perform physical inventory counts and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs

Basic mathematical calculations

Reading a tape measure

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Description

ABOUT THE JOB

This opening is considered seasonal for the summer. The role will perform entry level support functions throughout manufacturing, as workload deems appropriate.

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL

Solar Innovations is committed to providing a safe workplace and promoting the health and safety of our Associates. Workplace safety and managing the operation of our Company in an environmentally responsible manner is the responsibility of each Associate. Associates are responsible for participating in our Company’s incident and injury prevention programs as well as our Company’s environmental programs. All associates must comply with our environmental, health and safety policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform support functions in various departments, which may include some or all of the following:
  • Assist with fabricating wood crates in accordance with product size requirements
  • Operate mobile equipment to transport materials between departments
  • Assist other team members with physically moving/carrying materials from one location to another
  • Secure products in crates and close crates in compliance with safety and quality standards
  • Prepare and protect extrusions and related parts for shipment
  • Utilize hand tools to assemble small component made-to-stock parts (ex. hinges), while meeting or beating established production quotas
  • Prep rails by attaching all gaskets, basic hardware, and setting blocks to the rail for the assembly process
  • Pull materials for manufacturing and ensure physical inventory records are maintained
  • Prepare and protect products, as needed, for the Packing Department
  • Prep parts for the finishing process
  • Remove bars from the dip tank following its cycle and hang bars on racks for the drying process
  • Move parts and extrusions in and out of the ovens
  • Support the Warehousing Team to pull inventory, as needed, according to the production schedule
  • Perform physical counts of inventory on hand
  • Perform inspections, as needed, to ensure quality parts; immediately report damaged or scratched materials
  • Provide support for thermal break machining functions
  • Assemble various fenestration products, in alignment with the production schedule
  • Visually check parts and/or glass for scratches, dings, and dents prior to assembly
  • Assist with housekeeping, organization, and continuous improvement projects as assigned
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs on a frequent basis
• Previous experience with hand tools
• Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to read a tape measure

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 – 2 Years of experience in a related position, preferably in carpentry, construction, and/or manufacturing
• Ability to meet and maintain certification requirements to operate various types powered industrial trucks (ex. forklift, aerial lift, scissor lift, etc.)
• Ability to meet and maintain certification requirements to operate overhead cranes
• Experience with reading shop drawings
• General computer skills

Additional Information

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.