Production Associate - Shipping

Job Description
ABOUT THE JOB
This role will be assigned to a primary department (Packaging &
Shipping, while also being cross trained to perform entry level support functions throughout manufacturing, as workload deems appropriate.
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
Solar Innovations is committed to providing a safe workplace and promoting the health and safety of our Associates. Workplace safety and managing the operation of our Company in an environmentally responsible manner is the responsibility of each Associate. Associates are responsible for participating in our Company’s incident and injury prevention programs as well as our Company’s environmental programs. All associates must comply with our environmental, health and safety policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform support functions in various departments, which may include some or all of the following:
Assist with fabricating wood crates in accordance with product size requirements
Operate mobile equipment to transport materials between departments
Assist other team members with physically moving/carrying materials from one location to another
Secure products in crates and close crates in compliance with safety and quality standards
Prepare and protect extrusions and related parts for shipment
Utilize hand tools to assemble small component made-to-stock parts (ex. hinges), while meeting or beating established production quotas
Prep rails by attaching all gaskets, basic hardware, and setting blocks to the rail for the assembly process
Pull materials for manufacturing and ensure physical inventory records are maintained
Prepare and protect products, as needed, for the Packing Department
Prep parts for the finishing process
Remove bars from the dip tank following its cycle and hang bars on racks for the drying process
Move parts and extrusions in and out of the ovens
Support the Warehousing Team to pull inventory, as needed, according to the production schedule
Perform physical counts of inventory on hand
Perform inspections, as needed, to ensure quality parts;
immediately report damaged or scratched materials
Provide support for thermal break machining functions
Assemble various fenestration products, in alignment with the production schedule
Visually check parts and/or glass for scratches, dings, and dents prior to assembly
Assist with housekeeping, organization, and continuous improvement projects as assigned
Maintain a clean and safe environment
Other duties as assigned