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Manufacturing Associate - Newport, ARSalary Range $23.10 Hourly Position Type Full Time Category ManufacturingDescriptionGränges is a global leader in the rolling and recycling of aluminum, with a proud heritage of over 125 years located around the world. We are an aluminum company dedicated to creating lighter, smarter, and more sustainable aluminum products and solutions for the future. Our 3,500 employees across three continents are the foundation of our success. We are a global company with a local presence, fostering a culture where every employee's contribution is valued. Our core values—Committed, Action Oriented, and Sustainable—guide our work and define our company culture. We believe in empowering our people, trusting them to take responsibility, and fostering an open and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives lead to new ideas and solutions. Our materials are used in essential applications, including heat exchangers for cars, buildings and aerospace to specialty packaging, HVAC and many other niche markets. Our dedication to a sustainable future is not just a goal; it's a fundamental part of our mission, and we are looking for passionate individuals to help us build a better future together.Do you like working in a fast-paced environment, where time flies by?Do enjoy being part of a team?Do you take pride in producing quality work?BENEFITS START DAY ONE!Health & Well-BeingMedical, Dental, Vision, Spending Accounts, and Supplemental HealthCompany-paid disability and life insurance plus additional coverage options24/7 Teladoc Access for urgent care and mental-health visits plus free diabetes coaching, musculoskeletal advice, and nutrition counselingEmployee assistance programGrow with Us401(k) Savings Plan with generous company matchFree 1-on-1 financial advice sessions with CAPTRUST advisorsCompany-provided uniforms and PPE for production positionsPaid technical training and safety certificationsService Awards to celebrate every 5th Company anniversaryFamily & EngagementPaid time off including company holidays and vacation (increases with seniority)Company-hosted employee and family events like cookouts, volunteer days, and holiday celebrationsCollege scholarships for children of employees (earn $1,000-$2,500 annually)$20,000 infertility coverage (if enrolled in a company medical plan)Note: This is a summary of the compensation and benefit programs available at Gränges Americas Inc. (the "Company") and does not serve a statement of eligibility. Official details and eligibility criteria are available in the Company's official plan documents and/or policies. The Company reserves the right to amend or terminate the plan(s) or program(s) at any time. This summary shall not be deemed to constitute a contract between the Company and any employee or to be a consideration of or an inducement for the employment of any person. Eligible employees must complete all applicable enrollments within the required timeframes for coverage effective on date of hire.Summary: Under general supervision, the Laborer performs cleaning and grounds upkeep duties as well as acts as relief for production team members during breaks and/or absences. The Laborer will perform specific responsibilities as instructed or requested by supervision and will meet specific performance standards to complete assigned tasks.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Carry out cleaning tasks and special projects on a daily/weekly/monthly basis as assigned by the supervisor.Properly store and dispose of special and/or hazardous waste material as required.Complete daily cleaning and activity log.Operate fork lift trucks and other machinery, as required, in a safe manner, ensuring that daily checks are completed and documented.Keep work, break, common areas and machinery clean and orderly.Assist other team members, as directed by the supervisor/management, in performing essential duties and responsibilities during absences and for relief during breaks.Communicate with maintenance, managers, and supervisors, verbally or through work orders, with specific problems in any work area that may affect safety, quality, or productivity.Perform routine grounds work.Assist in training new personnel.Perform other duties as assigned or requested.Performance Standards:Perform assigned Laborer duties according to Gränges Newport practices.Due to the wide range of responsibilities for this position, the department supervisor or Superintendent will make judgment decisions based on their knowledge of tasks needing to be performed.Ensure daily tasks are completed in time allotted.Ensure daily tasks are performed in compliance with established practices.Ensure safety rules are followed.Follow established guidelines in relation to attendance, breaks, and company policy.Report machinery, safety or personnel issues to supervisor.Determine nature of machinery malfunction or breakdown. Advise supervisor to arrange repairs as necessary.Recognize safety hazards or unsafe activities of other personnel. Report such to offending associate and supervisor for review during scheduled safety talk.Recognize misuse, theft or damage of company property and report such to supervisor.Support and participate in open communication between supervision and fellow employees.Secure necessary supplies to perform assigned duties.QualificationsQualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Computer and other Skills: Ability to acquire basic computer skills to enter and extract information from computer. Ability to use measuring equipment such as micrometer and tape. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret graphic representations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Working knowledge of problem-solving skills and ability to apply them in a reasonable manner. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and high heat. Personal Protective Equipment: Personal protective equipment includes but is not limited to safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, and hearing protection as required. Gränges Americas is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Gränges Americas participates in the Arkansas Drug Free Workplace Program and performs pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and/or alcohol testing. This position is considered a safety-sensitive job for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment.
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newport, AR, 72112, US
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