Production Operator - Hollingsworth & Vose : Job Details

The Production Operator is an entry level, production position in our Floyd, VA manufacturing plant. They operate, assist, and support machine operations. This involves working with high speed, continuous process equipment and forklift operation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *** $17.50/hour to start with $1.50 shift differential! *** • Responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of line equipment, assisting in materials movement, labeling and packaging, collecting and removing damaged/scrap materials, performing cleaning and housekeeping tasks in the general Mill area and other tasks as assigned by Crew Leaders and Supervision. • General knowledge of safe practices and safe performance of all duties, including proper use of PPE, proper operation of fork trucks and attachments, strict adherence to all safe practices and guidelines and general safe conduct at all times in the Mill. • Other related duties as assigned or required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • High School diploma or GED required. • Work experience in an industrial environment required. • Familiarity with computers and able to conduct work tasks on computer systems. • Successful candidates will be team players with good communication skills, good math and mechanical skills, safe working records, and the ability to work effectively with others. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Physical Demands: While performing duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, talk, use hands to lift, carry, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop. The employee is often required to lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Occasionally required to climb stairs, kneel or crouch, balance. Work Environment: Regularly exposed to hot and/or humid conditions in warmer months; wet and/or slippery areas, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. Work near moving and/or vibrating mechanical parts. The noise level ranges from quiet conditions to very loud noise requiring hearing PPE in some areas. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $17.50 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

• High school or equivalent (Required)

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)