Production Helper

Quality Aluminum Products; Hastings (MI); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) plan

Paid time off

Hybrid & remote work opportunities

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Gibraltar Industries is seeking a production helper to support machine operators in producing finished products. You will verify quantity, quality, and labeling, and assist with packaging and organization on the production floor.

The role emphasizes consistency, safety, and efficient workflow, with opportunities to contribute to 5S initiatives and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Competencies describe how to interact with customers and work processes.
• No formal supervisory responsibilities are noted; teamwork and reliability are emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Catch products as they are produced from the machine.
• Assemble cardboard box to meet production schedule.
• Organize finished product in cardboard boxes including taping, gluing and banding.
• Label finished goods based on product code and quantity.
• Stack boxed finished goods on skids according to standards.
• Aid in 5s of production area.
• Ensure quality standards by watching for defects.
• Maintain regular attendance at the facility.
• Perform any other assigned duties.
• Promote and facilitate safety culture.

Skills

Customer focus

Integrity and trust

Time management

Work-life balance

Patience

Learning on the fly

Humor

Education

Less than high school education or 1–3 months related experience

Job description

Summary

The main goal of the production helper is to support the machine operator produce finished products. The helper will help verify quantity, quality, and labeling of finished goods by performing the following duties. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Catch products as they are produced from the machine.
• Assemble cardboard box to meet production schedule.
• Organize finished product in cardboard boxes. Including but not limited to: taping, gluing and banding.
• Label finished goods based on product code and quantity.
• Stack boxed finished goods on skids according to standards.
• Aid in 5s of production area.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained by watching for product defects.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance at QAP facility.
• Any other job assigned.
• Promote and facilitate safety culture.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Focus

Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first‑hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Integrity and Trust

Is widely trusted; is seen as direct, truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidence; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent himself/herself for personal gain.

Time Management

Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.

Work/Life Balance

Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life so that one doesn't dominate or flow into the other; is not one-dimensional; knows how to attend to both; gets what he/she wants from both.

Patience

Tolerant with people and processes; listens and checks before acting; tries to understand the people and the data before making judgments and acting; waits for others to catch up before acting; sensitive to due process and proper pacing; follows established process.

Learning on the Fly

Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Humor

Has a positive and constructive sense of humor; can laugh at him/herself and with others; is appropriately funny and can use humor to ease tension.

Education And/or Experience

Less than high school education; or one month to three months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language/Reasoning Ability/Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, count in simple units of measurement and or whole numbers. Ability to read, write and speak basic English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and write simple lists.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

No requirement

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. You must notify the company if such an accommodation is needed. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for most of the 8 hour shift. Must have the ability to use hands to handle, grab, lift, pull or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving forklifts and pallets. The employee is occasionally exposed to hot or cold conditions. The noise level in the work environment is high and requires the use of hearing protections. We also require steel toed shoes and protective eyewear at all times in the plant.

What We Offer

Health & Welfare

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
• Health care & dependent flexible spending plans
• Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous 401(k) plan

Flexibility & Time Off

• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.
• Hybrid & remote work opportunities available

Community & Personal Development

• Donation matching and time off to volunteer
• Educational reimbursement

About Us

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing. Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

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