Production Operator Assistant 6:45AM to 7PM

The AZEK Company; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The AZEK Company in Wilmington, OH is hiring a Production Assistant to support the extrusion operator in a large, 24/7 manufacturing environment. You will help operate equipment, monitor quality, document inspections, and assist with packaging and labeling of finished material.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, 1+ years in manufacturing (or none required), ability to read and write English, basic math, and the physical stamina to lift up to 100 lbs, stand all shift, and work

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience, preferred; however, no prior experience is necessary.
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Basic mathematical proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, read gauges and use measuring devices.
• Ability to perform physical tasks: push/pull/lift 10lbs - 100lbs.
• Ability to stand for complete shift; kneeling, lifting overhead, bending, climbing and crawling.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with hot temperatures.
• Must be self-directed and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Work schedule flexibility with advance notice.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to accident-free operations and comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Assist in producing quality products per specifications; complete production operator reports with high attention to detail.
• Monitor and document quality checks to ensure products meet standards before packaging.
• Position pallets, package finished material properly, and attach labels per process instructions.
• Communicate daily issues to production assistants, operator, and team leaders as needed.
• In Rail Plant, may assist extrusion operator with machine cleaning functions (saws, tanks, etc.).
• Understand and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the production area.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Job description

Hours: 6:45Am to 7PM

Pay Rate: $19 per hour

The Production Assistant is responsible for properly performing activities relative to assisting the extrusion operator in efficiently operating the extrusion equipment and producing quality products within a large, 24/7 manufacturing environment. Critical features of this job are described under the headings below and may be subject to change at any time. This team member will display a commitment to our values and operate in a manner that provides value to our team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Contribute to accident-free operations and compliance to all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements and regulations.
• Assist the department in producing a quality product based upon product specifications; complete production operator reports with high attention to detail.
• Monitor, complete, and document quality checks to assure quality of the products (color, surface, size, etc.) meets product standards prior to packaging, as required.
• Perform placement of pallets, proper packaging techniques, and attach labels for finished material according to process instructions and product specifications.
• Communicate daily issues and pertinent information to production assistants, assistant operators, operators and team leaders as needed.
• In the Rail Plant, may assist extrusion operator with all machine cleaning functions including saws, tanks, etc. as needed.
• Understand and follow all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the production area.
• Perform additional duties as needed and/or assigned by management.

Qualifications, Education And Experience

• High School or GED required
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience, preferred; however, no prior experience is necessary.
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language. Basic mathematical proficiency in the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, read gauges and use similar measuring devices.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job including: Push / Pull / Lift / Manipulate 10lbs - 100lbs.
• Ability to stand for complete shift; kneeling, lifting overhead, bending climbing and crawling are often required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment where temperatures that can become very hot depending on the weather.
• Must be self-directed and motivated and able to multi-task in fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Work schedule flexibility, with advance notice, to accommodate needs of the business.

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Attention to Detail - Being meticulous about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Communication - The ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Respect - Respect each other, our customers and suppliers.
• Teamwork - Communicating and working together to serve our customers.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

Other Physical Requirements

• Sense of Smell
• Sense of Touch
• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)+
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe boots, gloves/sleeves, face shield.
• Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing facility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Typical Manufacturing environment with machine noise and dust.

Housekeeping of area required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

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