Entry Level Product Development Jobs in Lancaster, PA

All About Arconic:  Arconic is currently in search of Entry Level Production employees to join our Global Rolled Products Operations business unit in Lancaster, PA.  Arconic Lancaster has been a leader in the aluminum manufacturing industry and a strong community partner for over 75 years.

At our 1.3 million square-foot plant, we produce a variety of products--from painted aluminum sheet to blanked aluminum products. What we produce here is found in a wide assortment of end products, such as truck cabs, cookware, and construction materials. We also produce brazing sheet used by auto manufacturers to make evaporator and condenser components.  Over 400 customers use our product for a variety of consumer goods.

All About Production:  As an entry level production employee, you could end up in one of many departments including the Cast House (where scrap aluminum gets melted into ingots) to the Hot or Cold Mill (where coils are made and customized to our customers specs) to Pack/Ship (who help deliver our finished product on time).  Our entry level production employees will work rotating shifts and be available for overtime to safely create and deliver on what our customer needs.

Safety is our number one value.  We will provide you with all the PPE and training you need to perform your job safely.  This position has been designated as a safety-sensitive position.

Schedule:  Our plant runs 24/7/365. Shifts are a 12 hour rotating shift (6a-6p or 6-6a) on a 28 day cycle. Employees are scheduled 14 of the 28 days and off for 14 of the 28 days. There are mandatory and voluntary overtime opportunities. Sundays are always paid premium (time and a half). Pay is weekly.

Key Responsibilities of Production Employees:

• Operate mobile equipment
• Ability to rotate 12 hour shifts
• Ability to work overtime
• Read and follow all safety rules and regulations, standard operating procedures and quality standards
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Complete required paperwork and data entry
• Wear provided personal protective equipment (face masks, hard hat, earplugs, safety glasses, gloves, reflective vest, arm guards, metatarsal safety shoes)
• Must be able to bend, stand, squat, walk, push/pull and lift (on an occasional basis a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent or constant lifting of 25 pounds)
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust, dirt, chemicals and elevated noise levels

Benefits Package:

• Strong base salary with variable quarterly bonus program (target 5% of earnings)
• Generous Health Benefits beginning day 1! (medical, life, dental and vision plans available)
• 401(k) Match Program (up to 6% company match) PLUS a company Retirement contribution (3% of base salary)
• Paid vacation accrual PLUS 9 annual paid holidays and 2 personal holidays

In addition to the above benefits, Arconic offers:

• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
• A collaborative teams-oriented environment where employees are empowered to make an impact to the results of the business             
• The ability to interact with other employees through one of our 6 Employee Resource Groups that give back to our community and plan events for other employees within the plant
• Employee recognition programs including service awards and additional opportunities for incentive pay

Basic Qualifications:

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Perform essential duties

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aluminum product knowledge and/or experience with molten metal
• Self-motivated, focused on detail, people and service oriented, and possess good communication skills
• 2 or more years of manufacturing or warehouse experience
• 1 year of forklift experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Successful completion of Ready to Work and Manufacturing Skills offered through the Workforce Investment Board of Lancaster, PA