Production Associate​/Operator

Job title: Production Associate / Operator
Location: 130 West Brooke Rd., Winchester, VA 22603
Pay: $18ph
Shift: 1st shift – Monday to Saturday 5am to 3:30 pm
Contract: contract-to-hire

Set up and maintain the production line for safe palletizing, labeling, and stretch and wrapping of doors. Performs general manual labor tasks including wrapping, and lifting, and moving materials. Assists a variety of functions with manual labor tasks as needed. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established and guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Works under immediate supervision.

• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
• Keep palletizer stocked with empty pallets to permit non-stop operation of theandpalletizer
• Build pallet using Pneumatic staple gun and cardboard wrap
• Palletize prefinished door onto correct pallet according to store number, ensuring and door(s) are properly secured to pallet
• Report any product/packaging issues
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to and improve processes
• Palletize, brace, and wrap with stretch film using automated equipment
• Ability to read and follow instructions per order specifications
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of and the job
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Housekeeping duties including all forms of warehouse cleanup
• Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require and exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager
• Measure and count products and materials
• Other duties as assigned

• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Knowledge of palletizing process to ensure that orders are correct based on store and number and customer demand
• Knowledge of door types
• Knowledge of Pneumatic tools
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment
• Previous warehouse/manufacturing experience
• Ability to stand and work for 8 and
  10 hours per day
• Willingness to work overtime when needed
• Ability to organize and maintain detailed records
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to multi-task
• Read tape measure to 1/32″ inch
• Ability to lift to 50+lbs.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English with proficiency
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Regular attendance and timeliness is an essential function of the job in order to avoid any disruptions in production and customer service
• Follow all operational and safety SOP

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required and
• 1-2 Years in the field or related area