Posted 5 months ago
Assmblr/Oper I-Wood 701051
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Entry-level factory operator at a wood production facility, handling material movement, quality inspection, and cross-training across departments to support window blind and shutter component manufacturing.
About this role
Description
This is an entry-level factory position with the potential to move up, depending on your skills and motivation.
Experience is not necessary - we will train on the job. Forklift experience a plus.
Hours are usually Monday – Thursday 6AM – 3:30PM or if applying for 2nd shift - 3:30PM - 2AM.
We do work overtime as needed by scheduling and demand and your schedule may vary.
We are a Drug-Free facility and we drug test at hire, random testing and for cause (this includes recreational and medical marijuana use).
High School Diploma or GED.
Education and Experience:
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Apply basic math skills including multiplication, division, subtraction, addition, and fractions.
* Understand and effectively use the standard American ruler.
* Effectively communicate with co-workers and internal customers.
* Read, analyze, and interpret work orders.
* Must be willing to be crossed-trained.
* Must be able to learn and follow all safety rules and procedures.
Skills and Abilities:
* Follow set safety procedures
* Team player
* Set priorities
* Be flexible in job assignments - Be able to work in different areas of the facility based on need and ability.
* Average Hand/eye coordination
* Basic computer skills are a plus
* Ability to meet job quality & productivity expectations
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Able to stand for long periods of time while lifting, sorting, handling product with both hands
* Able to visually inspect product for defects
Ensures quality by:
* Must be able to learn project plan and project schedule methods
* Clearly defining and utilizing processes in daily work
* Understanding the Springs team structure, roles and responsibilities
* Integrating process methodology into daily work; MPI, QAT, 5S, 6D, Q@S, &c.
* Looking for innovative ways to streamline work processes across the division and involves stakeholders
* Identifying gaps in process
* Communicating best practices with others
* Using department and company scorecard and other metrics
* Measuring own work to plan and reports out at a micro and macro level
Springs is a wood production facility in Grayling, Michigan. We produce components for wooden window blinds and shutters.
The operation involves the wood drying process and receiving large volumes of wood.
Mechanical ability is preferred and we train on the job.
Benefits:
Two Health Plans = Blue Cross Blue Shield
Delta Dental
Delta Optical
Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Prescription Drug Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
Company Paid Life Insurance & AD&D
Short/Long Term Disability
Match 5% on your 401K with immediate vesting.
Two Weeks Paid Vacation at hire (Prorated on date of hire)
11 Paid Holidays
Bonus Time
2 shifts – 5:00AM – 3:30PM & 3:30PM – 2:00AM
2nd Shift Premium Pay
Referral Bonus
Merit Raises/Yearly Raises
College Tuition Reimbursement (75%)
Employee Assistance Plan
Opportunity For advancement
Requirements
This is an entry-level factory position with the potential to move up, depending on your skills and motivation.
Experience is not necessary - we will train on the job. Forklift experience a plus.
Hours are usually Monday – Thursday 6AM – 3:30PM or if applying for 2nd shift - 3:30PM - 2AM.
We do work overtime as needed by scheduling and demand and your schedule may vary.
We are a Drug-Free facility and we drug test at hire, random testing and for cause (this includes recreational and medical marijuana use).
High School Diploma or GED.
Education and Experience:
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Understand and effectively use the standard American ruler.
* Effectively communicate with co-workers and internal customers.
* Read work orders.
* Must be willing to be crossed-trained at different positions and jobs.
* Must be able to learn and follow all safety rules and procedures.
Skills and Abilities:
* Follow set safety procedures
* Be flexible in job assignments - Be able to work in different areas of the facility based on need and ability.
* Average Hand/eye coordination
* Basic computer skills are a plus
* Ability to meet job quality & productivity expectations
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Able to stand for long periods of time while lifting, sorting, handling product with both hands
* Able to visually inspect product for defects
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ensures quality by:
* Must be able to learn and follow project schedule
* Clearly defining and utilizing processes in daily work
* Understanding the Springs team structure, roles and responsibilities
* Looking for innovative ways to streamline work processes
* Identifying gaps in process
* Communicating best practices with others
Skills
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