To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred but not required. Previous grinder experience helpful and one to two years' previous thermoforming experience preferred. Possess a valid State of Michigan drivers license. Previous fork lift driving experience helpful.
Communication/Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents including, but not limited to, safety rules, policies, procedures, quality specifications, and written reports or correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in small units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized situation.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to:
- stand in a designated area for long periods of time.
- lift 30 pounds on a regular basis with no assistance and heavier weights with assistance.
- occasionally lift 30 pounds above shoulder height.
- stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, squat, and crouch.
- reach above, at, below, and to the side, while twisting body and twisting at waist.
- climb stairs and ladders on an occasional basis.
- pull non-powered pallet jacks while loaded with up to 1000 lbs of material.
- work on platforms at various heights.
- grip small pieces/parts
- twist hands at wrist while gripping and/or carrying items
Employee must have vision abilities required by this job which include:
- close vision
- peripheral vision
- distance vision
- depth perception
- color vision
- ability to adjust focus
Employee must have sufficient hearing to be aware of sirens and horns which alert people to danger.
While performing this job, the employee must wear PPE, follow GMP's, be trained in knife safety.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job the employee will work in an environment with:
- above normal heat conditions
- noise levels exceeding 90 decibels
- light dust in the air
- flashing lights
- sirens and horns
- powered moving equipment passing nearby
Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Employee must be able to work various hours and various shifts which may include overtime. The facility is a 24/7 operation which includes weekdays and weekends. Maintaining good attendance is required.
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