Operator Assistant 1st and 2nd Shift in Ridgeway, Virginia at Press Glass Inc

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OR SUMMARY

Under supervision, the Machine Operator Assistant performs a variety of plant activities to facilitate the efficient operation of the organization. This individual maintains production flow by pulling orders, loading/unloading production materials, ensuring quality control and staging finished product.

We offer steady hours with a consistent schedule:

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  Starting pay is $16.80/hour, with a $2.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Loads and unloads glass.
• Inspects glass to ensure quality.
• Measures glass to ensure accuracy.
• May apply cleaner to send thru washing process.
• May assemble and attach hardware to glass.
• May trim excess interlayer from edges of glass and load onto baking trays.
• May program or reset computer to complete task.
• May sort glass by thicknesses.
• May pack glass (orders) for shipment.
• May attach tickets to glass and load carts in preparation for next department.
• Performs additional assignments per the Manager’s direction.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATIONAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Read a tape measurer.
• Read and understand tickets and work orders.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires continuous standing, sitting, reaching, walking, talking, stooping, kneeling, crawling and lifting.
• Manually lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis; or more using assistance.
• Includes close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and color vision with ability to adjust focus.
• May require occasional weekend, holiday and evening work.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to extreme temperatures (summer & winter), loud noise, equipment and related noise, moving glass, hazards and atmospheric conditions.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required.