Production Team Member

Syntron Material Handling Group; Green Bay, Chesapeake (WI, VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role offers the chance to operate and monitor essential process equipment, ensuring quality production while adhering to safety protocols. With a strong focus on teamwork and continuous improvement, employees will benefit from competitive wages, a signing bonus, and a rotating schedule that allows for extended weekends. If you're self-motivated and eager to learn new skills, this opportunity provides a stable work environment with excellent growth potential.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

401(k) with Match

Medical and Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Health Club Memberships

Overtime Opportunities

Annual Bonus Program

Rotating Work Schedule

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor process equipment safely and effectively.
• Complete production order requirements and quality testing.

Skills

Problem Solving

Basic Computer Knowledge

Mechanical Skills

Teamwork

Self-Motivation

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Degree or Training

Tools

Forklift

Ariel Lift

Common Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Overview

Kadant GranTek was established in 1989 to manufacture products that reduce the amount of waste from paper mills to landfill. Together, we have built a great team with innovative, environmentally beneficial products. We offer a stable work environment with a focus on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer (Benefits/Compensation)

• • $2,000 Signing Bonus for New Hires
  • Competitive wages
  • Starting wage of $22.66/hour with great opportunities for skill based increases
  • Opportunities for overtime
  • Annual Bonus Program
  • Seniority Bonus
  • Medical and Dental Insurance with best-in-class premiums
  • Rotating work schedule which allows for a 3-day weekend every other week
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) with match of up to 5.00%
  • Health Club and Retail Wholesale Club memberships

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• • Operate, monitor, and adjust process equipment in an effective and safe manner
  • Follow proper safety procedures
  • Operate computer/production screens
  • Perform in process checks to ensure that the process is running efficiently
  • Perform problem solving as necessary when equipment malfunctions
  • Complete required documentation for equiment logs and process settings
  • Produce quality product that meets specifications
  • Perform all required quality testing
  • Complete required documentation of quality performance
  • Identify non-conforming product and follow proper procedure to recycle/dispose of such product
  • Complete production order requirements
  • Operate powered industrial equipment (forklift, front end loader, ariel lift, etc.) to move raw material and finished product
  • Loads bulk trucks and railcars per customer orders
  • Complete required documentation of shipment information
  • Perform routine cleaning of the production facility and equipment

Qualifications

Position Specification

• • High School diploma or equivalent. A technical degree or technical training is preferred
  • Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and work overtime as needed
  • Ability to work in elevated areas
  • Ability to work in all-weather environments, including temperature extremes and dust
  • Works well with others
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to balance the daily workload and complete work in a timely manner
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Basic mechanical skills, particularity in the use of common hand and power tools
  • Willingness to complete instruction and training in the use of plant rolling stock
  • Ability to work independently with little direct supervision
  • Willingness to learn new skills and accept challenges
  • Occasionally lifting objects of up to 50 pounds
  • Periodic exposure to awkward or cramped working positions and vibrating equipment
  • Exposure to the potential hazards often found in a manufacturing environment

*NOTICE*

Kadant Grantek is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Kadant Grantek hires that candidate.