Production Helper

Job Summary:

The Production Helper works on assigned projects with limited or no supervision while performing general manual labor tasks/housekeeping of production areas, various entry-level production positions, operation of material handling equipment and mobile equipment ensuring the work is effective and performed in accordance with all relevant codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities & Duties: General manual labor and housekeeping of production areas Performs various entry-level production duties Visual inspection/operation of equipment such as packaging equipment, belts, conveyors, screws, elevator, scales, dust collectors, fines, dust bins and product bins  Perform assigned kiln outage work including refractory Visual inspection of lime products and identification of nonconforming product Inspection and operation of mobile equipment that may include front-end loader, bobcat, forklift, and various yard and haul trucks Works co-operatively with other employees with a minimum of supervision Completion of documents and records Monitors work done for adherence to legislated requirements Report production/electrical/mechanical issues to Supervision immediately  Must be able to properly use Personal Protective Equipment, such as fall protection equipment, gloves, respirators, face shield, hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots Able to properly use confined space equipment and follow procedures for entering confined spaces Any other duties as assigned by management Job Qualifications: High School Graduate or GED equivalency Technical knowledge of process and plant equipment in a manufacturing environment Mechanical aptitude Heavy equipment experience a plus Basic computer skills Prior experience demonstrating effective leadership skills Demonstrable team work and maturity with a strong work ethic Fluency in spoken and written English

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