About this opportunity
Ampacet Corporation lists this General Helper - 2nd Shift opportunity in cartersville, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Ampacet Corporation Job OpportunityFounded in 1937, the Ampacet Corporation is a global leader in delivering innovative and high performance masterbatch solutions that enhance plastic products across industries such as packaging, healthcare, transportation, durable goods, electrical and electronics. Ampacet also manufactures a proprietary line of innovative machinery and feeders for the plastics industry to improve efficiencies in plastics manufacturing.Headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, Ampacet operates 21 manufacturing sites, including four technical and color development centers, across 17 countries in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. With over 2,000 employees, Ampacet's global teams provide technical expertise, analytical support, precise color matching, and on-site collaboration to drive innovation.At Ampacet, we are committed to hiring, developing and empowering those who live our values: Safety & Sustainability, Diversity, Accountability and Innovation. These values are the foundation of our culture and reflect the attributes we expect of every employee.Consistent with our value of Diversity, we do not discriminate against an applicant on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin or citizenship, disability, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under the applicable local laws or regulations.Job ResponsibilitiesAs a general helper you will assist and relieve other workers by performing a variety of job tasks assigned by the shift supervisor.Your key responsibilities will include:Assisting all machine operators on the job assigned.Ensuring all tools, equipment, and supplies are present and serviceable.Proper forklift operation.After completion of current product, employee will assist in the set-up of the next job, cleaning production equipment and or packaging line.Keeping the shift supervisor informed regarding the status of work, safety and report items that require repair and or adjustment.Maintaining proper communications both with management and fellow employees.Recognition of potential problems and reporting to the operator in charge.Reporting items that require repair or adjustment.Relieving the operator for breaks and lunch periods.Determining and securing supplies needed to perform the task assigned.Observing all safety rules and always being alert to potential safety hazards.Staying up to date on and observing all work rules, policies, and procedures.Maintaining a healthy, positive attitude towards the company and its management.Drawing samples of finished products.Performing weigh-ups of raw material.Performing re-pack's as necessary.Maintaining an accurate record of packaged finished products and delivering it to the shift supervisor at the end of each job or shift.Assisting clean-up and returning unused raw materials, well labeled, and weighed, to proper storage.Maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work area.QualificationsYou are someone who takes accountability for their actions, is respectful of others, and remains resilient in the face of change. In addition, you also have:High School graduate, GED certification required.Basic computer skills and proven ability to understand basic math concepts including measurement, volume, and distance.Must have ability to operate manufacturing equipment as required.Reliable and available for occasional flexible work hours or overtime when needed.Strong written and verbal communicationExperience in a production/manufacturing environment preferredAbility to understand and follow instructions as well as pass them to others.Ability to work independently as well as on a team.Physical Requirements & Work EnvironmentMust wear and properly use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in all designated areas. This may include, but is not limited to: hard hats, safety glasses, PAPRs, ear plugs, steel-toed boots, protective gloves, fall protection gear, and other safety equipment as required based on the task and work environment.Must successfully pass a company-administered physical examination.Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.Must be physically capable of twisting, bending, stooping, standing, walking, stepping, and climbing ladders or stairs to navigate various areas of the job site.Must be able to work in environments with varying and potentially extreme weather conditions or temperatures.Work Schedule: 2nd Shift—Hours are 3 pm to 11 pm
Worksite address
cartersville, GA, 30120, US
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