Production Floater

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Hourly, Full time (First Shift), Mon-Fri 4:30am - 3:00pm

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holiday

• Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities of the Production Floater include providing guidance, assisting to employees on production duties, troubleshooting equipment, and backfill on production lines as needed to meet customer requirements. Assist the Production Lead to achieve daily production objectives while remaining focused on attaining safety and quality results by utilizing continuous improvement in every department process. Attend informational, training, safety, and compliance meetings as scheduled.

• Provide guidance and support as a Production Floater to other production personnel, be a mentor and coach.
• Assist with identifying continuous improvement opportunities for production line operation.
• Perform processes to complete bottle filling assemblies and sub-assembly's machines.
• Follow written instructions on the Work Order & Finished Part Document to produce various products.
• Assist in production line activities such as changeovers to help streamline flow and meet production goals.
• Assist the Production Lead & Training Specialist with employee training as assigned.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department Manager and follow nonconforming procedures.
• Utilize all equipment safely, efficiently, and perform all required safety checks and communicate need for repairs.
• Participate in plant continuous improvement activities and processes.
• Complete tasks as directed by production schedules with minimum supervision.
• Maintain plant cleanliness such that customer tours can be a positive marketing experience.
• Become proficient in the use of Ascentek's manufacturing & inventory control system (JDE).
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Minimal travel required for this position, e.g. On occasion travel may be required between locations depending on business needs

Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Experience and/or Training

• Must have a good command of the English language and the ability to read, communicate and understand written instructions.
• Understanding of KPI's and manufacturing processes
• 2 years of related production line experience
• Quality & Safety Awareness
• Understanding of Lean Principles
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Basic mathematical abilities
• Mechanical aptitude

Technology/Equipment

• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency
• Inventory Management System (JDE)

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

Employee must have the ability to lift/carry up to 70 pounds occasionally and push/pull drums weighing up to 400 lbs. occasionally. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or use hands, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk and climb staircases frequently. Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations. Ability to work flexible hours or weekends, as business needs dictate. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work performed in a warehouse environment and extreme heat (>80 degrees) during summer months. May work at different workstations as production needs require, or shift from one station to another, during the production process. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - safety eye glasses and safety steel-toe shoes are required. Safety concerns to include heavy products, light and heavy-duty machinery, forklifts, working in a congested and high activity warehouse.

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $21.37 and $27.21 hourly. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

1. Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
2. Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
3. Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
4. Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/.

Ascentek is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.