Assembler I - Alternate Work Week Saturday Shift

Special Notes:

• The alternative work schedule is for 8 hour shifts Monday through Friday, any shift during the week, working with the company to determine your day off, and 8 hours (7am-3pm) on Saturday.
  • You could use the day off during the week for hunting, fishing, or saving a day on childcare costs!
• This position receives a $1.00/hour weekend premium. The premium applies to all your hours, not just the weekend.

JOB SUMMARY
Load and/or operate a variety of machines used to assemble products for shipment. Perform work in a team environment, including rotating job assignments during shifts. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct, especially relating to safe work practices.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Load and/or operate one or more of the following machines as described in the Work Instructions to meet or exceed established standards for quality and efficiency: spin welder, handle welder, swivel lid assembly machines, carton sealer, and lid snapper. Properly prepare skids of product for staging area.
• Accurately read work orders to ensure that correct components are being used. Inform Assembly Team Leaders if there are errors in the components supplied to the workstation.
• Accurately capture order information by scanning production labels and entering rejects into the shop floor system
• Perform quality checks at designated quantities and report failures to the appropriate Team Leader.
• Perform packing duties and ensure orders are accurate and complete prior to shipping.
• Properly dispose of rejected material.
• Perform tasks at an acceptable level based on the manufacturing standards.
• Assist with training of new TeamMates.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL CONDUCT

• Maintains respectful working relationship with TeamMates, Decoration and Assembly Team Leaders, Decoration Team Leaders, Production Assistants to promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Committed to continual Improvement to raise personal performance to meet and exceeds the standard and to develop new methods to eliminate wastes, improve productivity and reduce customer complaints.
• Maintains excellent attendance as defined in the company's Attendance Policy.
• Seeks other tasks during downtime and printing machine changeovers, i.e., assisting co-workers when assigned with their duties if they are behind, cleaning machines and work area.
• Supports and complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety and quality.
• Submits new ideas to improve safety, quality and procedural operations that will benefit the company.
• Actively participates in departmental meetings by providing suggestions for improvement, problem solving and offering feedback.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous-manufacturing experience preferred.
• Good reading and comprehension skills.
• Adequate communication skills.
• Ability to prepare paperwork and understand machine operations.
• Must be capable of performing multiple tasks.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Good manual dexterity and color discrimination

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Company Policies and Procedures
• Safety Orientation
• Printing and Assembly Procedures
• Work Instructions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting.
• Prolonged repetitive motion of wrists / hands.
• Frequent lifting up to 45 pounds.
• Frequent pulling, pushing, and lifting.