Production Associate - Loader

The Production Associate / Material Handler is responsible for supporting production and warehouse operations by safely handling, moving, and loading doors and related materials. This position requires the ability to perform heavy lifting, maintain a safe work environment, and work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.

Our company believes in the Ideal Team Player. We follow the model behaviors of Humble (quick to point out the contributions of others), Hungry (self-motivated and diligent), Smart (socially appropriate and aware), Safety-Minded (works to lower safety risks, Quality-Minded (take pride in their work) and Attendance (recognizes their presence is important).

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sufficient reading and writing ability to follow work order instructions, safety rules/regulations and prepare production reports as needed.
• Follows all safety rules regarding machine operation and proper guarding.
• Sufficient visual acuity (corrective) to read instructions, distinguish color, operate machines, and visually inspect parts produced.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate machines properly.
• Operator set up job according to specifications of work order then produces required quantity of parts.
• Must produce parts within required tolerances and specifications.
• Responsible for taking care of routine machine maintenance and keeping work area in neat condition.
• Maintains simple reports on work orders managed and quantities produced.
• Willingness to share innovative ideas to make processes better.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• Punctuality and regular attendance

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works on several types of equipment to conduct a particular phase of the production cycle.
• Willingness to share innovative ideas to make processes better.
• May be assigned additional duties/responsibilities as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Physical ability to do work requires frequent twisting, bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, walking, and standing for 8+ hours per day.
• Frequently performs overhead, next-extended work for extended periods.
• Physical ability to do work requires repetitive lifting/pulling/carrying weights ranging from 1 to 50 lbs.
• Physical Ability to work on a production floor that can be above 110 degrees F and humid in the summer.

COMPENTENCY, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work in high-pressure, challenging environment.
• Ability to learn to use tape measure, calipers, micrometers & propylene/acetylene cutting torches.
• Ability to operate computers that are part of the manufacturing process.
• Ability and willingness to cross-train in other production/processing areas
• For full-time position willingness to work 40 hours per week with possible mandatory/voluntary overtime (for FT position)
• Willingness to work rotating shifts (if necessary)
• Ability to change focus frequently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, inter-department personnel, and other production employees.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

• High school graduate or equivalent

PREFERRED:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Experience in the garage door industry
• Experience in other manufacturing environments