Production Helper en NATIONAL WIRE GROUP

Job Overview

Company Profile:

National Wire has been a family-owned and operated welded wire manufacturing business since 1995 and continues to constantly grow its product lines and services. Based in Conroe, Texas, we are the largest welded wire manufacturer in the southern United States of America. We strive to meet our customers’ needs by exceeding every expectation of every aspect of quality and service. Our priority is always continuous customer satisfaction. We pride ourselves on high standards of operation and service excellence through technical innovations and improved processes based on ASTM standards.

Job Purpose:

The production helper is responsible for assisting with the manufacturing process in the facilities. This position requires regular communication and exceptional teamwork with fellow coworkers to ensure production is met. The production helper is expected to assist the Machine Operator run the machine by loading and unloading material and product to and from the machine; tie or strap down finished product and assist with other general duties as assigned.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Following are the specific job responsibilities and duties necessary to accomplish the job purpose.

• Assist with production line in facility.
• Maintain clean and orderly production area.
• Load and unload material from machines, carts, and dollies manually or by use of equipment, such as forklift or overhead crane.
• Feed or place material onto equipment for processing.
• Pull damaged or ineffective equipment off the line.
• Remove product from machine and place on cart or dollies.
• Tie and/or strap down finished product for shipping and receiving.
• Remove waste material from machine.
• Communicates with supervisor, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments.
• Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
• Within the scope of the job requirements, will be required to adhere and comply with state and federal law, the Company Quality Program and procedures, Company policies and Safety and Environmental Regulations.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Essential Skills, Experience and Education:

Following are the skills, experience, education and related course work typically required or expected to perform the essential job functions:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a general helper/laborer.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a production, manufacturing, or industrial facility.
• Must be able to use forklift and overhead crane.
• Must be able to communicate in English or Spanish (both written and oral) as it relates to the job.
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Essential Physical Requirements:

The physical factors and working conditions required or expected while performing the essential functions of the job are described below:

• Regularly lift, carry, pull and push 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Regularly squat, stoop, bend at waist, turn at waist to complete function above.
• Requires regular climbing.
• Able to wear required PPE, not limited to: steel toe boots, gloves, safety glasses and hard-hat.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• This position will work in an industrial, non-climate controlled setting

Required Work Hours and Schedules:

The typical work hours and schedules for the job are indicated below, including the percentage and type of travel, if required. The schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the business.

• Monday thru Friday
• 6 AM – 6 PM
• Occasional overtime and weekends, beyond scheduled hours