Position Summary
The Production Associate will be assigned to various production lines within our automotive glass manufacturing or fabrication plants. This role will support Carlex production and manufacturing processes to enhance operations by improving yields, reducing waste, lowering cycle times, and reducing overall operational costs.**
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Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical and prescription, dental, and vision insurance, 100% up to the 1st 5% of an employee’s deferral matching 401(k) plan*, vacation, holidays, short-term and long-term* disability, paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, branded work attire, safety shoe program, prescription safety glasses and a vehicle discount purchase program.**
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Conduct visual inspection of products
- Follow all safety, quality, performance and attendance rules
- Load and/or unload glass on various conveyor systems
- Move racks of product using powered industrial trucks
- Band racks of product per specifications
- Pack product into racks for shipment to other areas of plant or to customer
- Perform adjustments and minor repairs to machinery as needed and/or directed
- Generate and maintain appropriate records as required.
- Achieve operator certification in all functions worked
Participate and embrace continuous improvement (LEAN) actions
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- High School diploma or GED required
Years of Experience:
- 1 or more years in a production environment preferred
Other Requirements:
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts or alternate work schedules (depending on the Plant to which assigned)
- Available to work day shift or night shift
- Ability to frequently lift up to 45 lbs.
- Reliable transportation required
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Basic computer skills preferred
- Strong work ethic
- Must be self-motivated with initiative and a drive to complete and deliver excellent workproduct/service
- Team player, cooperative, with the demonstrated ability to quickly find common ground and resolve problems
- Dedication and commitment to complete all assignments and tasks
- Good oral and written communication and people skills
- Ability to do basic math
Ability and willingness to uphold the Carlex Values of Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence and Trust
You should be proficient in:
- OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing)
- Forklift Licensed
- Meets Physical Requirements
- High School / GED
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- Basic Computer Skills