Summary

This is an entry level position! We have on the job training, no experience required. Join Worthington today and kick start your career! Join our team at Spartan Steel Coating/Worthington Industries as a Production Associate. The primary role for our entry position is to safely manufacture quality parts in a fast paced environment. Duties include a variety of tasks, including, but not limited to: packaging, banding coils, testing, problem solving, material handling, welding, and quality control. The ultimate goal of the Production Associate is to achieve excellence in all facets of the role: providing the highest quality service safely, while efficiently increasing profits. We value employees who take pride and ownership in their work. It is through their ideas that we continually advance and improve our operations.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Enters set-up code, run code and related comments into work station computer.
• Sets up and adjusts machine to accurately fit specs
• Runs machine to produce product to proper customer specifications.
• Inputs total piece, finished product, unit and scrap counts into work station computer.
• Directs and works along with other operators to complete set-up procedure and production run in the most efficient time and manner for each order on equipment assigned to operate.
• Performs packaging & material handling duties.
• Provides assistance throughout the production area.
• Performs clean-up activities in production and on the grounds as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Follows all quality set-up, run and check out procedures for accuracy and quality.
• Knows, understands, and follows all plant safety rules and policies and procedures.

Desired Experience

• Must be able to handle physical, repetitive work and be able to stand on your feet for 12 hours a day
• Must have good hand-eye coordination
• Mechanical aptitude a plus, but not required
• Competent in basic math and computer skills
• Can operate banding tools
• Can read a tape measure
• Must be able to handle small parts
• Must understand and follow the quality policy and procedures
• Ability to recognize quality issues and problems – detect defects
• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow detailed instructions on productions and understand English
• Must be able to read and understand bill of material and or production order
• Must be able to distinguish between part numbers and sizes
• Must be able to count and label parts accurately
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures
• Must have good safety awareness and efficiency skills
• Oral and written communication skills – including legible writing
• 0-6 months prior experience
• Forklift and crane license
• Must have valid driver’s license

What We Offer

• Starting Pay $18.13/hour + $0.55 shift differential
• Paid Holidays - Starting on Day 1
• Performance-based pay increases
• Access to our very generous benefits package on Day 1
• Quarterly profit sharing: your hard work pays off!
• Overtime is paid at time and a half and Double time starts after 48 hours.
• 401k retirement plan with company contribution and employee match.
• Education assistance
• Employee development, training with room for growth opportunities
• Strong culture rooted in respect for everyone