National Gypsum Company is a fully integrated manufacturer and supplier of building and construction products worldwide including Gold Bond® BRAND gypsum wallboard, ProForm® BRAND joint treatment products and PermaBase® BRAND cement board. We have immediate openings for Production Technician at our Atlanta, GA plant location. This position will report to the Team Shift Leader. Compensation for this position is $20.25
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Team Shift Leader
Major Job Responsibilities (not all inclusive):
- Identify and communicate safety hazards and quality deficiencies to management
- Know and comply with all safety and quality policies and procedures
- Production line equipment operation, troubleshooting and adjustments
- Perform production equipment inspections to ensure proper operation and safety
- Communicate repair functions and needs with Shift Leader and Maintenance Dept.
- Operate a forklift safely and efficiently
- Routine quality control tests performed
- Enter QC data into quality software system
- Ability to think clearly and troubleshoot production equipment during time-sensitive outages
- Routine lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifting items up to 65 pounds.
- Hands-on experience with: packaging equipment, palletizing equipment, pneumatics, conveying equipment, case formers/packers, weighing systems and automation systems
- Maintaining a clean and orderly work space
- Perform production line changeover and set-ups of packaging line machinery
- Chemical compounding may be necessary
- Perform other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
- Safety oriented individual
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 3 + years in a production manufacturing environment
- Ability to work in a team environment and prioritize work
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management
- Strong organizational skills
- Positive Attitude
- Detail Oriented
- Problem solving and decision-making abilities
- Fast learner
- Strong work ethic
- Self-starter, able to take direction
- Must be mechanically inclined
- Overtime, weekend and shift work required, as needed
- OSHA and/or quality control certifications - Preferred
- Must be able to pass a computer-based general aptitude test
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Competitive salary;
- $1000.00 Retention Bonus Program
- Comprehensive benefits to include:
o 401(k)
o Retirement Account
o Paid holidays
o Life Insurance
o Short-term and long-term disability
o Flexible spending accounts
o Medical, dental, drug & vision plan
Interested / Qualified candidates, please apply online
No phone calls or third-party recruiters, please
Employment ready applicants only
The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position. The company enforces a tobacco-free policy at all its locations.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit our company’s website to view all of our exciting employment opportunities at www.nationalgypsum,com. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre-employment drug screening is required. The Company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. www.dhs.gov/e-verify.
Benefit Conditions:
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
- Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
- Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
- Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
- People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
- Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Typical end time:
Typical start time:
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person