Manufacturing Production Operator

Manufacturing Production Operator    Position type:  Full-Time, Hourly Pay Range:  $22.00 - $25.00 per hour based on experience Overtime: Occasionally required on Fridays  Location: North Grafton, MA Ask Yourself This…   Do you enjoy working with your hands in a team-centric environment? Do you fix everything yourself? Are you driven to solve unique problems on process-integral equipment quickly and safely? Are you cool under pressure and excited by work that’s different every day? Then join us in North Grafton, MA !   What You’ll Do The Manufacturing Production Operator (MPO) will work with and directly report to the plant’s Production Foreman.  The MPO will be directly involved in the monitoring and operation of several pieces of crushing and grading equipment.    This position will work with various sizes of abrasive grain and put those grains into containers for customer shipments or store in one of several warehouse locations throughout the plant.  The MPO will be responsible for working harmoniously and safely within a team environment. This position is 2nd Shift: Monday – Thursday from 3 pm – 1 am with occasional hours required on Fridays.     Perform basic housekeeping tasks autonomously Fill, transport, palletize, stack, and organize drums, super sacks, and bags of abrasive grain Monitor production line for evidence of mechanical failure, production contamination, and other hazards Handle drums, super sacks, and bags of abrasive grain through various methods, including: manually, with powered lift devices, and with motorized pallet jacks Use basic hand tools like wrenches, screw drivers, and mallets Perform other necessary duties and projects as assigned   What You’ll Need To be successful in this position, you must:   Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, certifications or higher education a plus Have the ability to perform basic computer skills and math calculations Understand the process and perform simple troubleshooting when needed within job scope Be able to speak, read, and write English (Spanish is a plus) Have the ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changing production demands Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand/walk up to 10 hours Be knowledgeable about fork truck operations or willingness to learn   Who We Are Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people.  Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future.  With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge. Compensation We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:   Competitive pay, with opportunities to advance World-class medical and dental plans Employer-sponsored retirement plan Company-paid life insurance Paid vacation and generous holiday time Family-friendly personal leave policies   Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you’re the candidate we’re looking for.   The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.   Washington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V. Qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary : $22 - $25