Helper job description

Associate is responsible for assisting in the delivery of material to customer job sites. Truck Driver Helpers must maintain a professional image and be courteous to all customers. They are responsible for building loads for deliveries and maintaining a safe, clean and well organized lumber yard; loading and unloading of lumber and/or building supplies, and operating a forklift.
Responsibilities/Duties
Essential Functions
Assist with delivering material to customer job sites. Build loads for delivery. Load and unload lumber and building supplies. Operates forklift. Keeps lumber yard clean, well-organized and safe.
Required Skills
Additional Competencies
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one. Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out simple one or two-step instructions; deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Required Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training.
Details
Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.


Work Environment

This position requires driving for long periods of time in a truck as well as working in the lumber yard. Truck Driver Helpers work near moving mechanical parts and in highly precarious places. This position can involve working outdoors or being exposed to wet, humid, extremely hot or extremely cold conditions. This position can be exposed to vibrations, airborne particles or toxic chemicals. There may be a risk of electrical shock.


Physical Demands

Requires frequent standing, walking, hearing, reaching with hands and arms. Also uses hands to grasp, handle or feel. This position also frequently lifts up to 80 pounds, climbs and balances.


Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours of work depends on hours of operations, 45+ hours per week.


Travel

Local travel is expected for this position.

Extrusion Helper FULL-TIME
$24.53/hr, plus $2500 new hire bonus, see details below
As an extrusion assistant, you will be trained to support the unfinished end of extrusion line and its ancillary equipment. You will learn the basics of safety, product quality and producing finished goods for our customers. You will also be trained as a Finishing helper which is a requirement for employment. The extrusion department operates on a continuous run schedule and does not shut down for breaks or lunches.
Job Duties:
Assist extruder operator
Load rolls on unwind
Unload rolls at rewind
Move rolls for transition to the warehouse
Assist operator in webbing up the machine
Key attributes for the position:
Safety oriented
Team player
Ability to work alone in some situations
Housekeeping
5S oriented
Troubleshooting
PC experience
Action oriented
Self-motivated
Time management
Ability to work independently or as a team
PDX-03 WS-03

Schedule


Shift start: 6:30AM or 6:30PM
Shift length: 12 hours
Currently we are working 12 hour shifts. Employees work 36 hours one week and 48 the next plus overtime as required.


Benefits


Health, dental, vision insurance - available after 30 days Paid time off 401(k) plan


Qualifications


Must pass drug screen (cannabis excluded) Must pass background check Can lift 50 lbs Must be at least 18+ years old
Must have experience with Manufacturing Extrusion to be considered Ability to read a tape measure to as small as 1/32Entry-level computer skills Stand for long periods of time Consistently lift heavy weight


$2500 new hire incentive


This bonus will be paid out in 6 installments, over 1 year of work.
About Graphic Packaging International


Graphic Packaging International is committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, they are a leading global provider of paper-based packaging solutions for a wide variety of products for food, beverage, foodservice and other consumer products companies. They strive to be an environmentally responsible leader in their industry and in the communities where they operate. Graphic Packaging has approximately 17,000 employees working in more than 60 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. They are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the best in the industry to reward the talented people who make their company successful.

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our commitment to delivering quality and service to our customers, exercising environmental stewardship, enhancing the well-being of our employees and giving back to the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?
Starting Pay Rate: $22.86
Job Description
Our Machine Operators are responsible for performing set-ups, operating machinery, identifying acceptable or unacceptable product quality according to customer requirements. We are seeking a highly motivated, career focused Machine Operators that are going to be dedicated, hardworking, and passionate about getting things done. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow with an industry leader, join our team!

Qualifications:
• Read and comprehend production SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Set up equipment and ensure production materials are available.
• Operate the machines and observe them during production. If problems are detected, stop the process and make minor repairs or refer major problems to production leadership and/or maintenance.
• Collaborate with co-workers, supervisors and managers to achieve productivity and location goals.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and assigned area.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

What you'll need:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a fast paced, high volume manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to heat/cold conditions and levels of noise, and potential exposure to various industrial liquids, oils, gases, and etc.
• Working knowledge and experience with MS Excel, MS Word, Data Entry, SAP desirable
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours
• Meeting physical requirements, such as lifting, bending and standing for long periods
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Adhere to quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Must be able to work a flexible/rotating work schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime (covering all shift schedules).
• Must be able to follow and lead safety standards and practices.
Benefits We Offer:
401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked) Medical Insurance Package if Working 30 Hours per Week Flexible Work Schedule - up to 30 hours per Week Employee Assistance Program Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.