Job Description

Essential Job Responsibilities Safety

• Complete all required safety training, including general safety orientation, forklift operation (as applicable), ISO procedures, and any additional required training.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices at all times.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, near misses, injuries, equipment malfunctions, or safety concerns to the Production Lead or Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area using established housekeeping standards.

Production Operations

• Operate packaging equipment, production machinery, and other manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prepare workstations and production lines before the start of each shift to ensure materials, tools, and supplies are readily available.
• Monitor production processes to ensure products meet quality and customer packaging specifications.
• Respond promptly to production interruptions, line stoppages, or equipment issues and assist with restoring normal operations.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of production materials and supplies, notifying the Production Lead of shortages before they impact production.
• Assist with equipment setup, changeovers, and routine operational adjustments as needed.
• Support production schedules while minimizing downtime and waste.

Quality

• Perform visual inspections of materials and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Identify quality concerns and promptly report nonconforming products or process issues to the Production Lead.
• Follow documented work instructions, standard operating procedures, and quality requirements.

Teamwork & Continuous Improvement

• Work collaboratively with production team members, maintenance personnel, and leadership to achieve production objectives.
• Demonstrate flexibility by performing additional duties or assisting in other production areas as business needs require.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• One to two years of manufacturing or industrial production experience preferred (not required).
• Previous experience operating manufacturing equipment or forklifts is preferred (not required).

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic mathematical skills, including measuring, counting, and performing simple calculations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Dependable with good attendance and a strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand and walk for 8–12 hour shifts.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Occasionally lift materials weighing up to 100 pounds individually when necessary. Mechanical lifting devices, team lifting, or other engineering/administrative controls should be used whenever practical to reduce ergonomic risk.
• Frequently bend, squat, reach, twist, climb, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to safely work around moving machinery, forklifts, cranes, and material handling equipment.

Working Conditions

• Industrial steel processing and manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, noise, vibration, dust, and moving mechanical equipment.
• Occasional exposure to oils, lubricants, coolants, cleaning agents, and other manufacturing chemicals while following required safety procedures.
• Required PPE may include:
  • Steel-toe safety footwear
  • Safety glasses with side shields
  • Hearing protection
  • Cut-resistant gloves and sleeves 
  • Long pants and other task-specific PPE as required by company policy or job assignment.
  • Uniforms offered at no cost to employee upon full time status