Manufacturer Crew Member, General Laborer

About the Role

Supports daily manufacturing and production operations through a variety of manual labor, material handling, and equipment-assist duties. This entry-level role provides training and exposure to multiple production support functions. Employees are expected to meet clearly defined performance accountabilities in safety, productivity, quality, teamwork, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general labor tasks including bundling, packaging, material handling, loading/unloading, and supporting production lines (Mill, Recut, Shipping & Receiving).
• Assist with cutoff machines, end finishing, deburring, de-dimplers, and other equipment under supervision.
• Use basic tools such as tape measures, micrometers, banders, and gauges to verify product specifications.
• Transport materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment as certified and assigned.
• Support staging, shipping, and receiving activities including load verification and tarping.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas (5S).
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the General Labor classification.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to perform physical labor (lifting, bending, standing, walking for extended periods).
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. without assistance and over 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Must be able to obtain forklift and crane certification.
• Work environment includes exposure to varying temperatures, moving machinery, elevated noise levels, and industrial equipment.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Participation in a structured certification program with wage progression.
• Successful completion of training modules through practical tests, supervisor observation, and certification.

Training Modules & Skill Metrics (New Hire Expectations)

• Bundling: Properly bundle tubing, achieve consistent bundle quality, complete tasks at standard pace.
• Material Handling / Blow Out: Safely operate pallet jacks and material handling equipment, perform blow-out and cleaning of tubing, move materials efficiently.
• Mill Cut Off Operations: Assist with setup/changeovers and operation of cutoff equipment, accurately measure and verify cut lengths, identify and report basic quality issues.
• Raw Material / MRO Receiving: Assist with unloading and inspection of incoming raw materials, accurately complete receiving documentation, properly label and store materials.
• Shipping: Read and receive written instructions for required loads, support load configuration, perform visual audits, verify loads against shipping documents, assist with spotting trailers, load and unload material, enter accurate shipment information, perform material handling and repackaging, maintain a clean work area, and complete tubing preparation tasks. Utilizes handheld scanning devices.
• Mill Feeder: Safely feed correct coils and raw material into mill entry, monitor for proper alignment, report jams/issues, maintain clean entry area, and follow coil changeover procedures.
• Secondary Cutting / Finishing: Assist with single/double-head end finishing and deburring, perform chamfering and brush deburring to specification, conduct visual and gauge-based quality checks.
• General Labor Training Program: Complete all safety, quality, and foundational skill modules, demonstrate consistent adherence to standard work and 5S, show progressive improvement in productivity and independence.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance