What are the responsibilities and job description for the Knockout position at Kovatch Castings?
POSITION SUMMARY:
To remove shell material from tree.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Read and follow all procedure cards.
- Remove as much shell material as possible (without damaging product) either manually with a hammer or by placing in a machine whereby a jackhammer removes the material by vibration.
- Place proper route sheet with product.
- Count and verify tree count with route sheet.
- Keep work area clean and free of safety hazards.
- Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school education or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements):
- LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.
- REASONING ABILITY - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS – The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Standing
Continuously
Sitting
Rarely
Walking
Occasionally
Kneeling
Rarely
Crouching
Rarely
Reach/work overhead
Rarely
Bending/twisting at the waist
Frequently
Work with hands and fingers
Frequently
Pushing weight from 0 – 25 lbs
Occasionally
Pushing weight from 25 – 50 lbs
Occasionally
Pushing weight from 50 – 100 lbs
Occasionally
Pushing weight over 100 lbs
Occasionally
Pulling weight from 0 – 25 lbs
Occasionally
Pulling weight from 25 – 50 lbs
Occasionally
Pulling weight from 50 – 100 lbs
Occasionally
Pulling weight over 100 lbs
Occasionally
Lifting or carrying weight up to 10 lbs
Regularly
Lifting or carrying weight from 10 – 25 lbs
Regularly
Lifting or carrying weight from 25 - 40 lbs
Regularly
Lifting or carrying weight from 40 - 100 lbs (with assistance)
Regularly
Lifting or carrying weight over 100 lbs (with assistance)
Rarely
Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
- ATTENDANCE - Regular, predictable and reliable attendance is necessary as employees rely on each other and depend on each other to be present in order to work together to meet customers’ needs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat, extreme cold, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hearing protection is required to be worn.
PPE
- A powered air supplying respirator must be worn during operation.
Steel toed boots with metatarsal guards must be worn when working at this position.Hearing protection is required when working in the Aftercast department
Safety glasses are required all manufacturing departments.
- PPE is worn for the entire shift (example - 8, 10, 12 hours) less break and lunch times.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $20.55 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Uniontown, OH 44685: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21