Production Worker

When it comes to work, we know you want more than a job. You want the opportunity to learn and grow, to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments, to be treated with respect and have a sense of pride and belonging. That’s what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing that’s carried us for more than 65 years – a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry.

Position Summary

Lozier Corporation is an industry leader in providing store fixtures to major retailers across the U.S. and around the world. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Lozier began manufacturing fixtures in 1956, and originated the basics of today’s shelving systems. Today, Lozier has over 4 million square feet of manufacturing and distribution space across facilities located in five states. We are committed to quality and service, building our business around integrity and respect, and investing in our people and communities.

We continue to invest in technology and people to ensure we remain competitive in the industry. That means opportunities for you to grow and develop as an employee and individual. Whether you have a clear idea of where you see yourself in your career or not, Lozier has a diverse range of departments with their own challenges and opportunities for growth to explore. You’ll find a welcoming and team-oriented environment where employees strive to not only help the company succeed but also help each other succeed too.

Can operate any machine or perform any job in the department efficiently and accurately. Has good understanding of the product and how it goes together. Can check his/her own and others' work from prints if required. Removes dies and makes set-ups. Responsible for quality of operation and dimensional accuracy of his/her own work. Must have the physical ability to handle parts, materials, tools and carts as required. Requires general supervision.

The position may be assigned to any of the following roles with the following associated job functions:

Machine Operator: The Machine Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a variety of machinery and equipment used in the production or manufacturing process. This role involves setting up machines, monitoring operations, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring that products meet quality standards. The Machine Operator follows standard operating procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to maintain a clean and organized work environment. Attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to producing high-quality work are essential for success in this position.

Hang/Hook: The Hanger is responsible for hanging parts from pallets onto the paint line by grasping parts with one or two hands and hanging onto hooks. The Hook Setter will place hooks on the line, the weight of the hooks is nominal. The Hook Setter and the Hanger roles rotate

every hour. Lifting and setting pallets (4x2 and 2x2) will vary and is up to the discretion of the individual.

Paintline Attendant: The Take Off is responsible for tending the paint-line where products advance down a motorized hanging conveyor system. This role may rotate into any of the following positions (workers rotate every 60 minutes):

• Box Thrower: The Box Thrower is responsible for taking cardboard boxes from a pallet and placing them onto the conveyor line. The products are then placed into the boxes by the "Take Off" role.
• Take Off: The Take Off is responsible for taking parts off of the paint line (hooks) to pack them into boxes or pallets that are to be shipped. The loaded boxes are taped and placed onto pallets. Some products are bulk packed onto pallets and may be wrapped.
• Taper: The Taper is responsible for operating the tape machine. This role will grasp the tape from a taper machine and place it on the boxes as they move down into the conveyor.
• Bander: The Bander is responsible for grasp the boxed and taped product as they move down the conveyor. This role will handle and stack the products onto a pallet.
• Box Puller: The Box Puller is responsible to research, calculate and pull from the inventory all boxes, packaging materials and pallets (4x2 and 7ft) needed to ship products. This role uses work orders to assist in determining type and quantity of boxes needed on various lines. The Box Puller will then manually handle and transport by cart or by hand to respective area. This role is required to review and replenish boxes as needed, may assist receiving department, may drive the forklift as needed to place product in the paint department. The box puller may also perform the "Take Off" job function.
  
  

Sign Off: The Sign Off ensures accurate labeling and staging of palletized products. This role is responsible for labeling and placing barcodes on boxes of palletized product as they come from the “Take Off” area. Boxes come off a roller conveyor system from the take-off area onto a pallet (4x4 Green Stripe) in the sign-off area. The Sign Off is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the orders. This role is required to push/pull the palletized orders into the automated plastic wrap area, use a computer and printer to make labels that are placed on the respective loads of products. This role may also perform the "Take Off" job.

Benefits And Compensation

• 1st shift: $20.14
• 2nd shift: $23.15
• $1,000 bonus after completion of 90 days of employment (subject to taxes), applicable to new hires only.
• First pay increase after 6 months.
• Vacation hours plus paid holidays.
• Competitive Benefits Package (Eligible for medical and dental benefits on the first day of the month following 60 consecutive days of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.