Manufacturing Associate 1 (Morning)

About the Company 

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture of Worthington Enterprises and Armstrong World Industries, has established worldwide leadership in the production of suspended ceiling systems. WAVE produces metal ceiling grids that can be combined with Armstrong ceiling boards as a complete package or sold individually. 

Founded in 1992, WAVE operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the Golden Rule. This philosophy serves as an unwavering commitment to the customer, supplier, and shareholder, and it serves as the foundation for one of the strongest employee-employer partnerships in American industry. 

For more information about our products, please visit http://www.worthingtonarmstrongventure.com

WAVE is currently looking for a 1st shift Manufacturing Associate (Material Packer) to join our team! 

Schedule: Morning (1st) Shift | Monday - Friday 
Shift Details: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Primary Responsibilities 

• Understand and follow written and verbal work instructions
• Wipe completed aluminum extrusion with a cleaning pad/rag soaked with cleaning solution/alcohol/acetone
• Visually inspect and spot-paint blemishes and surface defects with paint pen/brush/aerosol.
• Place extrusion/installation parts in plastic bag.
• Place bagged material in box according to packing instructions, tape box shut and place on pallet.
• Work well within assigned team/work cell.
• Work at a pace that contributes to achievement of daily production goals.
• Maintain all work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition at all times.
• Flexible/adaptable to assignment changes, will jump in when help is needed and learn new things.
• Cross-train to build skills and contribute to achieving production and order delivery goals.
• Maintain all work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition at all times.
• Perform all work in a safe manner; use proper lock-out procedures during repairs or machine adjustments. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and make certain that all safety equipment is in proper working order.
• Perform these and other related duties as assigned or directed.
• Actively participate in communication and WAVE culture.

Measures of Effectiveness; including, but not limited to:

• Safety – OSHA rate, compliance to regulations/policies, evidence of risk reduction, engagement in 8-Step Safety Process, near-miss reporting
• Quality – Customer claims, quarantined product, ability to recognize defects and implement corrective actions through visual inspection while machine is in operation
• Productivity – Changeover time, PE%, downtime %, troubleshooting, CMMS activity, work orders
• Communication – Shift handoff and line preparation, Gemba, kaizen event participation

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED 
• Preferred; Knowledge and experience of machinery in manufacturing environment or similar. 
• Preferred; Experience with LEAN manufacturing, 6S, Six Sigma.  
• Preferred; Experience in a fast-paced, high performance manufacturing environment. 
• Able to lift a maximum of 40 pounds 
• Able to stand 8-10 hours per day at assigned work area 

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• 401k Plan