Manufacturing Assistant Job at HOOD CONTAINER CORPORATION in Houston

POSITION TITLE: Manufacturing Assistant

REPORTS TO: Press / Finishing Supervisor

SUMMARY

Responsible for various activities associated nonspecialized work in the corrugated box plant.

Compensation: $19 HR - $21 HR

Schedule: 2nd Shift

Monday – Friday: 2PM - 10 PM

Weekends: As Needed

OR

Schedule: 3rd Shift

Monday – Friday: 10 PM - 6AM

Weekends: As Needed

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and follow instructions as provided by the supervisor.

• Work together with crew/team as a helper.

• Keep work area clean and organized.

• Maximize piece-rate speed on tasks assigned.

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds

• Cross-train for other job positions as necessary.

• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Safety Data, Quality Data.

• Turn in equipment work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.

• Switch duties with First Helper as necessary.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

• Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, and service goals.

• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

• Ability to read a tape measure

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

High school diploma or GED.

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

Prior work experience in a fulfillment operation.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read, write, communicate efficiently, and follow instructions on factory masters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, lift, push, pull, squat, and swivel. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to hot and/or humid as well as cold conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, louder than normal environments, and high paced atmosphere.