What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Laborer position at Nelson Wood Shims?
PRODUCTION LABORER JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Production Laborer
DEPARTMENT: Shim Line(s)
REPORTS TO: Production Supervisors
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Full-Time
SUMMARY
A Production Personnel role is able to perform in a fast pace production line. Able to stand for long periods of time. Willing to work well with others in a close working environment. Willingness to perform a variety of tasks and learn new skills. Shifts currently run 10 hours per day 6:00AM – 4:30PM.
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Loading Cross-Cut
Light lifting to place boards onto the crosscut on the production line.
- Ripping Station
Requires good hand-eye coordination to efficiently and effectively remove scrap.
- Shim machine
Fast paced picking and placing of shims on the shrink-wrap machine. Cleaning out jamb ups and keep machines running.
- Boxing
Able to fold and load boxes on the production line at a fast pace
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
- Willingness to work in other production, maintenance, or any other area that may need assistance at the company.
- Desire to grow in ability and responsibility.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized working environment around individual station.
- Follow all established processes and procedures
- Produce shims to the company’s high-quality standards.
- Maintains the ongoing flow of materials at acceptable rates through the production process.
- Encourage or suggest potential improvements for production efficiency and safety.
- Additional duties that may be requested of you.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Job involves standing for long periods of time
- Production machines create loud noises – ear protection must be used.
- Exposure to handling wood boards and minimal wood dust.
- Temperatures can become warm in the summer months.
KEY CHARACTER TRAITS
- Dependable – Shows up on time every day and provides sufficient notice for vacation.
- Hard Working - A willingness to work hard, be efficient, and tackle any task.
- Perseverance - This position typically has a long learning curve, so applicants should be able and willing to work through the learning curve.
- Team Player - The success of the production line requires the whole team working together, helping each other, and encouraging on another.
- Kind - Treat and respond to others on the team and in the company with kindness. Slow to anger, offering a gentle response.
- Good Attitude – No matter the task, the production line, the crew, or the environment, put forth a good attitude.
- Respect – Treat your co-workers, supervisors, and the company with respect.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: In person