Production Associate - 1st Shift
Shift Start Time: 7:00 AM
Duties /Responsibilities
- Visually inspects production fixtures, spreader bars, lift tables, dumpers, spinners, hoists, chains, and hooks to insure proper repair, and baskets for productivity and safety.
- Utilizes an air wand and other methods to blow off the zinc needles and remove excess zinc.
- Confers with supervisors to report material conditions that could result in production, quality and safety issues.
- Operates hoist to lift materials out of zinc kettle.
- Inspects materials for runs, for sags, for drips, for bare areas, for holes, smothered spots, etc.
- Moves material to and from storage and production areas, loads docks & delivery vehicles by forklift, hand and other equipment when properly trained to do so.
- Receives written or oral instructions for work assignments.
- Determines applicable material and equipment needs.
- Attaches tags to material and/or marks them with pertinent information.
- Hangs/takes down racks of material using specific training methods.
- Performs general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and picking up discarded material.
- Cleans material as specified by the customer.
- Reports material conditions that could result in production or customer problems to lead and/or supervisor.
- Assists in proper loading of customer material
- Counts, marks, tags all order specs including parts, customers and job numbers.
- Weights all completed jobs and/or parts.
- Maintains a clean kettle for maximum production that meets quality standards.
- Skims ash from the top of the kettle during the galvanizing process to remove residue.
- Scoops the bottom of the kettle after product galvanization to remove contamination/residue that has settled.
- Observes entire process to confirm adherence to plant standards that result in high quality end products.
- Removes basket from kettle after basket is cooked off and skimmed.
- Moves basket into spinner shield, ensures everyone is clear and spins material for approximately 5 seconds.
- Stops basket from spinning, moves basket to dumper and unhook using shovel. DO NOT USE FINGERS!
- Returns to kettle hooking next basket and pulling rod from basket to repeat the spinning process.
- Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
- Assists in general housekeeping, including emptying mud pans, pumping pits and blowing down the boiler.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Safety Responsibilities/Expectations
- Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
- Wears required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Uses all PPE properly for its intended purpose.
- Inspects all equipment for wear/tear including any thinning or cracks of chains and report issues to your supervisor, the plant manager, and/or officer manager immediately.
- Follows all safety rules outlined in safety manual or discussed during orientation and meetings.
- Reminds co-workers of safety rules and PPE requirements when they are not adhering to the requirements.
- Reports safety violations to supervisor, plant manager, and/or office manager immediately.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Teladoc Virtual Care
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Emergency Medical Insurance (MASA)
- Paid time off
- Birthday Pay
