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Forming Line Operator 1

Job Title: Coating Line Operator 1 Division/Department Reports to: Handles

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Work Comp Code: 2836

Employee Department: 400 Employee Status: Full-Time 

Effective Date: 04/08/2025 Labor Type: Direct

 EEO Code: Operatives 

Summary:

Responsible for the operation of a high-volume powder coat line and production of quality parts.

Primary Responsibilities:

Production Duties:

• Operate powder coat line.
• Operator forklift.
• Willingness to learn to operator new machines in all areas of the department.
• Fill out all necessary paperwork.
• Label all product produced.
• Perform all necessary tasks with loading/unloading material required to operator machine.
• Clear jams that may occur with operator of machine.
• Meet required efficiencies.
• Perform continuous quality inspections.
• Follow all required safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned such as forklift driving, cleaning, 5S activities, assist with maintenance and preventive maintenance activities.

Safety:

• Maintain clean and safe working environment.
• Follow all safety and OSHA guidelines.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired though a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Attentive to details.
• Forklift trained or ability to learn.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Good eye and hand coordination.
• Strong work ethic.
• Cooperative in achieving the daily goals.
• Self-motivation.
• Teamwork is essential.

Physical Demands:

Employee must be able to lift, carry push and pull up to 60 pounds. Must be able to open bunks without assistance. Must be able to climb on, in and around machines as necessary. Employee must have the ability to complete the following repetitive tasks. Percent involved in each applicable activity is noted.

 Percentage

• Visual inspections of machinery and products 100%
• Color vision 100%
• Balance 100%
• Hearing 100%
• Noise 100%
• Working without assistance 100%
• Fine hand manipulation 75%
• Pinching fingers movements 75%
• Bending 40%
• Kneeling 40%
• Squatting 40%
• Reaching above head 40%
• Prolonged standing/walking 100%
• Twisting 40%

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Requires the use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, hearing protection, and hardhats. Jewelry is not permitted.

Special Requirements:

Must pass:

• Pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Background check.

Employee Benefits

• 40 hours of non-paid time off starts at time of hire and requires supervisor approval to use.
• PTO accrual starts at time of hire; 1 hour earned for every 40 hours worked. PTO can be used for any reason after 90 days of employment.
• Vacation accrual starts once eligibility time has been met; requires supervisor approval to use. Increase in vacation time earned is based on years of service schedule.
• 10 paid holidays once eligibility time has been met.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision along with other voluntary insurances available to employees who have met their eligibility time and work at minimum 30 hours a week.
• $50k life insurance policy provided to employees who have met their eligibility time and work a minimum of 30 hours a week. Additional coverage available at a discounted rate.
• Employee Assistance Program to all employees and their eligible family members with 24/7 access.
• 401 (k) retirement for employees 21 years and older with ability to contribute 1st of the month following date of hire. Company match up to 50% of a 6% employee contribution after 90 days. Company contributions are discretionary and will be made after our internal approval processes are completed and all requirements have been met.
• Profit Sharing for employees 21 years and older, have met minimum required worked hours as of January 1st or July 1st based on date of hire. This is automatically contributed to annually. Company contributions are discretionary and will be made after our internal approval processes are completed and all requirements have been met.
• Sam’s club membership to employees with at least 1 year of service on or before April 1st.
• Tuition reimbursement/seminars for continued education. Company approval is required and must be related to employee’s current or potential future position with the company,

Shifts available dependent on current openings based on production needs : 

Day shift M-F 6:00am-4:30pm