General Laborer

Job Description

Description:

The General Laborer position is responsible for carrying out the production processes in various departments. This position is responsible for ensuring that quality, production, and safety standards within the department are followed and tasks and duties are carried out in a safe and efficient manner. Communication is essential to report production barriers to the team leader and/or department supervisor relating to productivity, safety, quality, and output.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Support manufacturing and daily production goals by carrying out assigned tasks according to the standard operating procedure in a safe and efficient manner within designated area.

Feeding components down the conveyor while observing each piece of material for potential defects ensuring each defective product is removed from the production line.

Transferring products from conveyors and various equipment to the next station in a safe and efficient manner.

Operating various equipment that may include but is not limited to trim saw, rip saw, end-matcher, glue table, and tilt hoist depending on assignment and work area.

Participating in the quality documentation processes within designated area including daily completion of pre-shift, end of shift, and quality checklist.

Adheres to company safety policies, housekeeping requirements, and addresses concerns with management.

Ensure non-stop operation in partnership with various department to deliver the correct product in sufficient quantities aligning with operating procedures.

Continuously observe and evaluate operations to identify problems and/or opportunities for improvement

May require equipment set-up, basic maintenance and troubleshooting as needed

Can drive a forklift safely and efficiently, and fulfill the company training with little over-sight.

Maintains regular and reliable attendance in accordance with established company policies.

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Demonstrates consistent production metrics for volume, quality and workmanship

Demonstrates understanding of quality processes and production procedures within assigned area

Proficient operating knowledge of available processing equipment within assigned area and can read and be proficient in using a tape measure, a calculator and other hand tools assigned.

Demonstrates teamwork by being respectful and courteous in their interpersonal communication.

Ability to identify production defects and escalate to team leader or manager on shift

Ability to interpret and execute various technical procedures

Ability to work in a team environment and meet demands established by the production schedule

Practices safe handling of material and equipment utilizing proper personal protective equipment at all times.

Ability to adhere to health and safety regulations according to OSHA, and all other regulatory agencies as well as company guidelines.

Ability to operate machinery, multi-task, interpret and follow policies and procedures

Demonstrate that there is an understanding of Lock out/Tag out and demonstrate an ability to follow this from day one.

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to adapt to changes and continuous improvement initiatives

Demonstrates a high level of integrity

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, to discern product defects at an arm’s length

Ability to hear speech and/or alarms through noise on the production floor

Standing, reaching with hands and arms, and using hands and fingers to manipulate instrument or equipment controls, objects and tools

Movement from one work location to another

Standing often for extended periods of time

Safely lifting objects over 25 lbs.

Temperature within manufacturing plant may vary between 60 to 90 degrees, and can occasionally exceed 100 degrees

Exposure to intermittent or constant sounds generated by equipment

Exposure to fumes, noxious odors and dust and understand when PPE is expected to be worn to protect oneself

Demonstrate an aptitude for the Handling of toxic or caustic chemicals, including wearing the correct PPE in accordance with both company and industry best practices.

Proximity to moving parts with specific caution taken to be able to be certain that the machine is operated in a safe manner at all times.

Use and ability to operate a forklift in various sizes, picking up various items in a safe, efficient and practical manner.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Forklift operating experience preferred

Full-time