Material Packaging - 626 Direct Labor Morning (Finance)

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture between Worthington Enterprises and Armstrong World Industries, has established worldwide leadership in the production of suspended ceiling systems. WAVE produces metal ceiling grids that can be combined with Armstrong ceiling boards as a complete package or sold individually.

Founded in 1992, WAVE operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the golden rule. This philosophy serves as an unwavering commitment to the customer, supplier, and shareholder, and it serves as the foundation for one of the strongest employee-employer partnerships in American industry.

For more information about our products, please visit http://www.worthingtonarmstrongventure.com

WAVE is currently looking for a Material Packaging to join our team!

This position is responsible for supporting production of custom aluminum extrusions used in ceiling perimeter systems by working in a teamwork cell to visually inspect, surface touch up, clean, bag and box to prepare pallets for shipping.

Schedule Available:

1st shift, Monday-Friday, 5a to 1p

Job Summary:

• Understand and follow written and verbal work instructions
• Wipe completed aluminum extrusion with a cleaning pad/rag soaked with cleaning solution/alcohol/acetone
• Visually inspect and spot-paint blemishes and surface defects with paint pen/brush/aerosol.
• Place extrusion/installation parts in plastic bag.
• Place bagged material in box according to packing instructions, tape box shut and place on pallet.
• Work well within assigned team/work cell.
• Work at a pace that contributes to achievement of daily production goals.
• Maintain all work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition at all times.
• Flexible/adaptable to assignment changes, will jump in when help is needed and learn new things.
• Cross-train to build skills and contribute to achieving production and order delivery goals.
• Maintain all work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition at all times.
• Perform all work in a safe manner; use proper lock-out procedures during repairs or machine adjustments. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and make certain that all safety equipment is in proper working order.
• Perform these and other related duties as assigned or directed.
• Actively participate in communication and WAVE culture.

Measures of Effectiveness; including, but not limited to:

• Safety - OSHA rate, compliance to regulations/policies, evidence of risk reduction, engagement in 8-Step Safety Process, near-miss reporting
• Quality - Customer claims, quarantined product, ability to recognize defects and implement corrective actions through visual inspection while machine is in operation
• Productivity - Changeover time, PE%, downtime %, troubleshooting, CMMS activity, work orders
• Communication - Shift handoff and line preparation, Gemba, kaizen event participation

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE) offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefit package that includes, but not limited to: health, dental and life insurances, vacation, quarterly profit sharing, and a 401(K) Plan.

WAVE is an equal opportunity employer. It is our goal to ensure that hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation and discipline decisions are based on the job-related qualifications, abilities and performance of employees and applicants. The Company does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability or veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law.