Weekend Production Associate

AmeriLux is hiring! The Production Associate is responsible for receiving, handling, measuring, cutting, and preparing plastic materials to meet production requirements.

Pay and Shift

Starting pay of $20.00/hour, with compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Annual performance-based bonuses of up to 4% of total annual earnings.

Friday - Sunday, 10-hour shifts

Opportunity to develop manufacturing, equipment operation, and material processing skills.

Material Handling & Preparation

Manually receive, unload, and handle incoming plastic materials, including multiwall plastic sheets up to 48 feet in length.

Safely move, stage, organize, and prepare materials for production.

Inspect materials for visible damage or discrepancies and communicate concerns to leadership.

Maintain accurate material identification and organization.

Follow proper material handling procedures to prevent damage and maintain product quality.

Cutting & Production Operations

Operate table saws and other designated cutting equipment to process plastic sheets according to production requirements.

Read and interpret production cut sheets, work instructions, and measurements.

Accurately measure materials using tape measures and other measuring tools.

Verify measurements and cutting specifications before processing materials.

Maintain consistent cutting accuracy and product quality.

Identify and communicate material or cutting discrepancies.

Perform basic equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.

Equipment Operation

Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to transport and position materials.

Complete required equipment inspections before operation.

Requirements

• Ability to continuously lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to safely handle large and oversized plastic sheets, including materials up to 48 feet in length, using appropriate equipment and team-lifting procedures.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive physical activities throughout a 10-hour shift.
• Ability to work around industrial machinery, including table saws and material-handling equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures.