WAVE is currently hiring for *Production Associates for 2nd & 3rd shift at our Aberdeen facility.
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Hours will be:
2:45-10:45 PM or the 10:30 PM-6:30 AM
\*\*must be available to train on day shift for approximately 90 days.
About the Company:
Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture of Worthington and Armstrong World Industries, has established worldwide leadership in the production of suspended ceiling systems.
WAVE produces metal ceiling grids that can be combined with Armstrong ceiling boards as a complete package or sold individually.
Founded in 1992, WAVE operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the Golden Rule.
This philosophy serves as an unwavering commitment to the customer, supplier, and shareholder, and it serves as the foundation for one of the strongest employee-employer partnerships in American industry.
*Primary Responsibilities:*
This position is responsible for activities associated with the operation of a semi-automatic packout machine, assembly of cartons and complete packing process for finished goods.
The packout also assists an operator in performing timely and accurate quality checks, coil changeovers and maintaining overall operations of the production line.
*General Responsibilities:*
· Duties include obtaining carton blanks, form/fold cartons, staple ends, apply labels and place carton in packout machine.
· Provide visual attention in monitoring operation and quality of product.
· Must be able to analyze any malfunctions and complete machine troubleshooting procedures to correct breakdowns or product
defects.
· Maintain all work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition at all times.
· Perform all work in a safe manner; use proper lock-out procedures during repairs or machine adjustments.
Wear required
personal protective equipment (PPE) and make certain that all safety equipment is in proper working order.
· Operate overhead bridge crane for loading/unloading of raw material, as well as other hand powered tools (training provided).
· Perform these and other related duties as assigned or directed.
· Actively participate in communication and WAVE culture.
In addition to the above general responsibilities, a packout must preserve a safe work environment and work in a safe manner following all safety SOPs.
Measures of Effectiveness; including, but not limited to:
· Safety – OSHA rate, compliance to regulations/policies, evidence of risk reduction, engagement in 8-Step Safety Process, near-miss reporting
· Quality – Timely and accurate quality reporting, customer claims, quarantined product, ability to recognize defects and implement corrective actions through visual inspection while machine is in operation
· Productivity – Cartons per hour, PE%, downtime %, long bar scrap %, coil changeover time, troubleshooting
· Communication – Shift handoff and line preparation, Gemba, kaizen event participation
*Qualifications:*
· High school diploma or GED
· Preferred; knowledge and experience of machinery in manufacturing environment, or similar
· Able to lift a maximum of 40 pounds
· Able to stand 8-10 hours per day at assigned work area
· Background check required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $51,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Evening shift
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person