Production Helper I

Wilsonart; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vision benefits

Gym discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wilsonart in Temple, TX is hiring Production Helpers for straight night shifts. You will analyze and weight production performance, assist with maintenance, cleaning, and documentation, and ensure quality and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

We seek reliable teammates with at least 1 year of work experience, ability to operate forklifts, and comfort with chemicals. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to production areas
• Able to communicate effectively in a production environment
• Knowledge of hazardous waste materials and safe handling procedures
• Comfortable operating machinery with safety awareness
• Able to drive a forklift and pallet jack
• Experience with chemicals (e.g., methyl methacrylate, ethyl acetate, acetone) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Transfer finished material between stations.
• Monitor patterns/colors and inspect sheets for defects.
• Load/unload materials and perform routine cleanup in production areas.
• Operate lifts to move pallets and reorganize inventory.
• Maintain housing keeping in Sanding & Polishing area.
• Pass color tests as required

Skills

Safety standards

Team communication

Hazardous materials handling

Machinery safety

Forklift operation

Chemical handling (e.g., solvents)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Type: Full time

Win at Wilsonart

At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care.

You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.

Here, you’ll win with:

Support that keeps you well

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• FSAs and dependent care options
• Vision and legal benefits
• Gym discounts and wellness clinics
• Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents

Opportunities to grow

• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
• Training, coaching, and mentorship
• Development programs to support your goals

Time for what matters

• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
• A culture that respects work-life balance

Job Description:

The Production Helpers are responsible for analyzing and weighting production process performance, reporting, monitoring results from each station. Responsible for maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting line and pipe. Responsible for production documentation compliance including audit of SWIS (Standard Work Instruction Sheets); Quality objectives in manufacturing environment. Performs other tasks as needed. Machine experience preferred. This is a grade 1 position working straight nights.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

• Transfer finish material from Mixing or Casting station to Casting or Polishing station.
• Count pre-sheets and placed each right station. Understanding process capability/repeatability with existing operations.
• Monitor and inspect sheets for defects and size during operation. Clean up pipe, roller and filter as needed.
• Load / Unload protective film by lift.
• Cut down patterns or overlay if needed to reduce loss.
• Monitor of pattern colors and designs.
• Operates lift to exchange pallets, reorganize mixing inventory.
• Perform housing keeping in Sanding & Polishing area.
• Be able to pass a color test.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITES

• Knowledge of the safety standards applicable to the Production areas and other pertinent rules / regulations governing.
• Ability to communicate well in a production operation environment.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste materials and safe handling procedures.
• Ability to be comfortable and safety conscious when operating machinery.
• Ability to drive a forklift and pallet jack.
• Be able to work with certain chemicals (such as Methyl Methacrylate, Ethyl Acetate, Acetone, etc.)

MINIMUN REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or GED Experience: 1+ years One year of work experience

WORKING CONDITIONS

Heavy work. Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight (>50 lbs) Examples: grounds staff and EMS.

ENVIRONMENT

Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness. Examples: engineering, waste mgt, laundry workers and yards/grounds staff

We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.

Wilsonart is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.