Production Helper

Wilsonart; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Helper in Temple, Texas, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and quality of manufacturing processes. In this hands-on position, you will be responsible for monitoring production performance, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess effective communication skills and experience in a similar role, with a focus on safety and teamwork. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment that values hard work and dedication.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of work experience in a related role.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste materials and safe handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transfer finished material between stations and monitor for defects.
• Clean pipes, rollers, and filters as needed.
• Operate lifts to exchange pallets and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of safety standards

Ability to operate a forklift

Knowledge of hazardous waste materials

Comfort operating machinery

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Manufacturing, Maintenance, Distribution and Transportation - Temple, Texas

The Production Helpers are responsible for analyzing and monitoring production process performance, reporting, and ensuring compliance with production documentation, including audit of SWIS (Standard Work Instruction Sheets). They are also responsible for maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting lines and pipes, and supporting quality objectives in a manufacturing environment. Machine experience is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Transfer finished material from Mixing or Casting station to Casting or Polishing station.
2. Count pre-sheets and place each at the correct station.
3. Understand process capability and repeatability with existing operations.
4. Monitor and inspect sheets for defects and size during operation.
5. Clean pipes, rollers, and filters as needed.
6. Load and unload protective film using lift equipment.
7. Cut down patterns or overlays to reduce material loss.
8. Monitor pattern colors and designs.
9. Operate lifts to exchange pallets and reorganize mixing inventory.
10. Maintain cleanliness in the Sanding & Polishing areas.
11. Pass a color test as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to production areas and relevant regulations.
• Effective communication skills in a production environment.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste materials and safe handling procedures.
• Comfort and safety awareness when operating machinery.
• Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack.
• Ability to work with certain chemicals (e.g., Methyl Methacrylate, Ethyl Acetate, Acetone).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of work experience in a related role.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Heavy physical work involving walking, pushing, climbing, and lifting heavy materials (>50 lbs).
• Environment with exposure to fumes, odors, temperature extremes, and loud noises, which may cause discomfort or moderate risk of accidents or illnesses. Examples include engineering, waste management, laundry, and grounds staff roles.

Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or other protected categories.

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