Paint Line Operator

Agri-Fab is a leader in the lawn and garden marketplace with shipments reaching around the globe. As successful as Agri\_Fab has become, the core goals has not changed; provide a reliable source of employment for the community.
Shift: 1st Shift: 6:00am to 2:30 pm
Pay: Weekly pay, starting at $16.85 + $1/hr Weekly Attendance Bonus. Eligible for raise after 30 days with Bronze program
Agri-Fab also offers affordable on-site childcare, two weeks of paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellness rewards along with 401(k) and company paid life insurance.

And that is just the start! Other benefits include* tuition *reimbursement, earned wage access, discounts, 10 Paid Holidays and more.

Purpose:Places hooks on conveyor, loads unpainted parts on hooks for painting, off-loads painted parts from hooks, and reworks defective parts. Participates in the process of assembling and packing products. Operators will rotate throughout the department for business and safety practice.

Position Prerequisite:
Must meet the following requirements:

• Complies with all rules and regulations of Agri-Fab, Inc. and actively contributes to workplace safety.
• Interacts in a positive and cooperative manner in all dealings with co-workers and management.
• Actively participates in training; stays current and in compliance with required annual safety training.
• Supports manufacturing improvement programs and initiatives. Offers and helps implement improvement suggestions.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe working environment; wears and utilizes all PPE required for each job.
• Follows standard work and work instructions.
• Displays a high degree of attention to detail.
• Displays appropriate sense of urgency in communicating concerns (safety, quality, etc.).
• Cross-trains in order to perform all tasks in job rotation.
• Works overtime, including weekends and holidays, as required.

Essential Functions
This position’s essential functions vary due to rotating assignments and include but are not limited to:

• Hook Hanger
• Maintains the Parts Identification Board for part identification.
• Selects and hangs hooks with the proper spacing for each part.
• Sets gaps for color changes and ensures there are no unnecessary gaps in the line.
• Starts and stops the line accordingly.
• Makes sure all hooks are stored in their proper place.
• Inspects and replaces heavily painted hooks, and places on racks for burn off.

• Hang-On
• Properly utilizes the Parts Identification Board to maintain accurate part identification.
• Hangs quality parts on the Paint Line.
• Hangs parts in proper orientation.
• Ensures every hook has the required part.

• Take-Off
• Takes the parts off the conveyor.
• Places parts in basket in such a way as to assure quality of paint is maintained.
• Accurately maintains part identification using the Parts Identification Board.
• Counts, places and labels parts in proper containers.

• Rework
• Uses sander, buffer, power washer, abrasive pad, etc., to rework rejected parts.

• Parts Bag
• Accurately places required hardware and other miscellaneous items into bag according to work instruction.
• May initial completed parts bags.
• Places sealed bag on assembly line/or in product carton.
• Accurately completes quality documents.

• Final Pack
• May build carton for unit.
• Organizes and accurately places parts inside carton according to work instructions
• Packs unit in designated carton according to work instructions.
• Ensures all parts are in carton and accurate.
• Closes carton and may place on pallet.

• Additional functions
• Helps powder Paint Line area as needed to meet production goals.
• Performs required PMs as scheduled.
• Cuts cardboard to line containers (i.e. red wire baskets), when applicable.
• Reworks parts that have been rejected.
• Sweeps and cleans up the powder Paint Line area.
• Monitors quality as units are being packed.
• Build cartons for units are being packed.
• Monitors quality as units are being packed
• Builds carton for unit according to work instruction.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Meets or exceed production rates and quality standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Measuring and Mathematical Skills
• Accurately add, subtracts, multiplies, and divides.
• Able to correctly match parts to tag descriptions.
• Identify parts using work instructions.

• Language Skills (Speaking and Writing)
• Effectively communicates with coworkers and supervisors.
• Writes clearly and legibly.

• Basic Reasoning Skills
• Applies common sense when following written and oral instructions.
• Reads, interprets, and takes action on written instruction.

• Physical Requirements and Manual Dexterity
• Able to stand and walk entire shift.
• Constant bending, lifting, carrying; may be required to lift up to 40 pounds on an intermittent basis.
• Effective use of appropriate basic hand and power tools.
• Visual acuity to hang parts on moving hooks that are an arm’s length away.
• Close visual acuity to visually inspect parts for defects as they are removed from the Paint Line and packaged.

Work Environment

• Subject to hot temperatures.
• May be subject to loud working environment.
• Skin may be exposed to oils and/or coolant.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.85 per hour