Finisher ; 1st Shift

Summary of Position

This position is responsible for performing any job duties required in the finish / assembly area and a minimum of one higher skill level position associated with the area. Jobs include all Finisher 1 jobs as well as Inspector and Hydrotesting.

• Ability to work overtime is required, including extended shifts & weekends, to meet business needs.
• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures to eliminate risks to health and environment. Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or unlawful activities that present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately.
• Follow required instructions for assembly, packaging, processing and inspection of final product.
• Perform quality inspections of packaging materials and the final product during packaging.
• Ensure all required documents are properly completed.
• Ensure all packages and disks are labeled properly.
• Ensure final product meets customer requirements.
• Use frequent physical effort to perform job duties.
• Foster professionalism with all associates and internal and external customers.
• Monitor and follow safety preventative measures and practices, including 5S+ safety guidelines.

• Participate in peer‑based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams) and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5‑S.
• Participate on project teams, star point teams and Kaizen events when needed.
• Attend and participate in all training opportunities required to develop in the role.

High School diploma or GED (preferred).

Previous experience in manufacturing (preferred).

• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Sound decision‑making skills.
• Good math, reading and writing skills.
• Ability to exercise continuous mental, visual and audio attention.

• Basic computer skills.
• Vision:
  Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.
• Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail.
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment and hoist, if needed.

• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures.

Ability to work well in a team environment.

Employee must successfully complete Pre‑employment screening.

• Reports directly to Value Stream Team Leader.
• Works closely with other departments to resolve issues with processes & equipment.

• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment.
• Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels.
• Work in areas requiring safety equipment (steel‑toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, high‑visibility clothing).
• Standing, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting performed regularly.
• Requires high degree of manual dexterity, potentially under restrictive conditions.
• Availability for overtime, including short‑notice overtime and weekend coverage to meet business needs.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management retains discretion in determining appropriate job responsibilities based upon employee qualifications and business needs.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons, not race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status. U.S. citizenship, permanent residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions in accordance with U.S. import & export regulations.

All applicants will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.