Standard Product-General Labor Job

Armstrong DLW GmbH; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MRK Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. in Libertyville, IL, is hiring for a General Labor role. The position involves manufacturing, assembly, packaging products, and supporting production teams to meet customer orders.

Candidates should have prior experience in manufacturing or related fields, be willing to operate forklifts, and comply with safety and plant regulations. The role requires physical stamina and adherence to company policies; relocation is not

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing, assembly, material movement, or machine operator experience preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing materials, fabrication processes and machinery preferred.
• Ability to learn how to operate a forklift and other company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Company and OSHA Safety Policies. Observe all safety precautions and plant regulations to prevent injury to self and others or damage to material or equipment.
• Assemble materials and package finished products for transport to customers.
• Operate machinery or stations as instructed by the Team Leader to meet scheduled demands.
• Properly maintain equipment. Use basic hand tools such as cutters, trimmers, measuring tape, sanding tools, etc.
• Ensure that the standards for quality, output, safety etc. are adhered to and improved upon.
• Keep accurate records of production, waste, quality checks undertaken. Report inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Maintain a high level of customer focus in producing quality products and services that do not sacrifice the safety of others, oneself, nor the environment.
• Commit to and follow the facility Mission, Vision and Values that support the AWI Operating Principles as an individual and team.
• Attend and participate in all required company training programs.
• Conform to all company policies and procedures.

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Primary location: Libertyville IL
Relocation offered: n/a
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: n/a
Non-compete: n/a
Pay grade: n/a

POSITION: GENERAL LABOR

Primary Duty: Manufacture, assemble and package products to produce needed items in the pursuit of customers' orders as directed by the team lead and/or supervisor.

General Duties: Maintain a clean safe working area including sweeping, opening scrap, emptying dumpsters, trash cans, etc. Observe all safety precautions and plant regulations to prevent injury to self and others or damage to material or equipment. Upon training & qualification, perform miscellaneous duties as required including production fabrication and assembly, infill pad creation, crating, forklift operation, inventory counting, and assisting others.

Working Responsibilities

• Follow all Company and OSHA Safety Policies. Observe all safety precautions and plant regulations to prevent injury to self and others or damage to material or equipment.
• Assemble materials and package finished products for transport to customers.
• Operate machinery or stations as instructed by the Team Leader to meet scheduled demands.
• Properly maintain equipment. Use basic hand tools such as cutters, trimmers, measuring tape, sanding tools, etc.
• Ensure that the standards for quality, output, safety etc. are adhered to and improved upon.
• Keep accurate records of production, waste, quality checks undertaken. Report inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Maintain a high level of customer focus in producing quality products and services that do not sacrifice the safety of others, oneself, nor the environment.
• Commit to and follow the facility Mission, Vision and Values that support the AWI Operating Principles as an individual and team.
• Attend and participate in all required company training programs.
• Conform to all company policies and procedures.

Education and Experience

1. Prior manufacturing, assembly, material movement, or machine operator experience preferred.
2. Knowledge of manufacturing materials, fabrication processes and machinery preferred.
3. Ability to learn how to operate a forklift and other company vehicles.

Plant Environment - This position operates in a manufacturing setting and can be subject to extreme cold and hot temperatures; uneven walking surfaces with cords, tools and other obstacles; intermittent loud noises; and dusty or dirty conditions. Basic PPE required: safety glasses, earplugs, and steel toe/composite boots. Specific PPE & training will be provided for activities requiring additional accommodations.

Physical Demands The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

MRK Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.