General Utility Helper
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Hourly Full-Time Shifts
Monday - Friday - 2nd or 3rd Shifts Physical Location: 128 Crews Drive Columbia, SC 29210
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
AND SKILLS:
- Must have strong knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting and Machine Operator experience
- Must be able to work as a part of a team and independently
- Must meet the ergonomic and physical requirements, as well as the physical base profile (below) for this position
- Must meet the company quality and performance standards for the job as specified
- Must agree to wear the proper assigned PPE and shoes approved for this job as specified in Contact and Safety Requirements
- Must be at least
- 18 years of age
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set up and operation of various machines
- Run material through machine according to company specifications Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
- Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
- Ensure correct materials are used to meet customer specifications
- Ensure all inventory entries are complete and accurate
- Inspect and maintain quality of product
- Meet all quality and efficiency standards
- Meet all company safety policies and report any concerns related to required maintenance of machines
- Test operation of machines periodically Special projects as business dictate Duties may be expanded upon and additional duties may be assigned REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to this position and to the safety regulations
- Ability to follow detailed instructions including reading a tape measure, blueprints, production schematics
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform this job
- Ability to perform all the job functions safely PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods (standing, lifting, walking, climbing, pushing, twisting, stopping, and pulling) Frequently required to talk or hear The employee is required to reach with hands and arms The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Noise level in the work environment can be at times loud Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts Frequently exposed to (wet, humid, other) conditions Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; vibrations OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.
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