Production Operator – First Shift (FT, $18+/hr, Benefits)

Smithers-Oasis; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly attendance bonus up to $125

Eleven paid holidays per year

16 days of paid time off after one <w>

Company-matched 401k

Job summary

Smithers-Oasis is seeking a Production Worker for 1st shift at our Kent, OH facility. This role operates machinery, assists with assembling and packaging, and supports daily production schedules.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour with opportunities for overtime. Eligible for a competitive benefits package including attendance bonuses and a company 401k match. Join a diverse team focused on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Prefer high school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Prefer minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Follows detailed instructions and standard practices, but decisions require some judgment to choose prescribed alternatives. Requires initiative. Must be knowledgeable of a variety of standard practices.
• Conformity to standard safety practices and precautions necessary to ensure safety to others.
• May direct and train others on occasion.
• Works with average weight materials. Operation of machines may require bending or stooping. Considerable standing and walking. Depending on speed of equipment, may require above average effort. May require high degree of manual dexterity, concentration and speed.
• Frequent exposure to one or more disagreeable elements. Workflow is controlled by constant pressure for completion. Individual has a fair amount of control over pace of work to meet deadlines. Extended work hours may be required to complete job functions.

Responsibilities

• Operates all assigned machinery as directed, while following safe operating procedures.
• Assembles, fabricates and packages all products under the direction of the Leader or Production Manager.
• Sorts, inspects, labels and marks products as required to ensure high quality standards. Notifies Leader or Production Manager if foam does not meet required standards.
• Checks assigned machinery daily for malfunctions and informs Leader or Production Manager of any problems.
• Maintains high speed, as needed, in order to meet daily production schedules.
• Removes all scrap material from assigned work area(s) when Utility Worker is not assigned.
• Completes all necessary records and reports as assigned.
• Works with a team to complete the required production schedules.
• Maintains clean and safe working area according to the established safety procedures.
• Can be assigned to other departments or locations, as production requires.
• Participates in and supports Smithers-Oasis continuous improvement activities.
• Supports and leads by example the Core Values of the organization.
• Performs any other duties as required.

Skills

Basic literacy

Manufacturing experience

Safety procedures

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent experience

Job description

Smithers-Oasis is seeking a Production Worker for 1st shift at our Kent, OH facility. This role operates machinery, assists with assembling and packaging, and supports daily production schedules.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour with opportunities for overtime. Eligible for a competitive benefits package including attendance bonuses and a company 401k match. Join a diverse team focused on quality and safety.