Production Member

Ward-Kraft, Inc.; Fort Scott (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No specified perks

Job summary

Ward-Kraft, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a press operator to set up and operate presses to produce products to customer specifications. You will ensure on-time delivery, quality, and efficiency on a day-to-day basis.

The role requires basic reading/comprehension, simple arithmetic, and the ability to handle physical tasks including lifting up to 200 pounds occasionally. Training available for equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–12 months related experience to learn equipment and processes.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos and short correspondences.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information clearly.
• Ability to operate a slitter machine, forklift, hoist and hand tools.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 200 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate presses to produce product to customer specifications.
• Meet delivery requirements while maintaining quality standards.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain equipment according to guidelines.

Skills

Reading/writing

Math basics

Equipment familiarity

Education

High school diploma

3–12 months related experience

Tools

Slitter machine

Forklift

Hand trucks

Hoist

Hand tools

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13630411

Job Purpose And Reporting Structure

Under the direction of Team Leader, set up and operate presses to produce product to customer specifications, meeting delivery requirements and meeting or exceeding quality standards.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform Each Essential Duty Satisfactorily. The Requirements Listed Below Are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**:

Requires education generally equivalent to a high school diploma, and three to twelve months related experience to become familiar with equipment and processes.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.

Other Skills And Abilities

Requires the ability to operate a slitter machine, to operate a forklift truck, hand trucks, a hoist and hand jacks, and the ability to operate a variety of small hand tools.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls; reach above shoulders; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell; and use foot/feet to operate machine. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.