Production Worker - Miller Manufacturing Company : Job Details

Who are we?Miller Manufacturing Company is a market-leading manufacturer, distributor and marketer of farm, ranch, and pet products which are sold under the brand names of Little Giant®, Hot-Shot®, Springer Magrath®, Double-Tuf®, Pet Lodge®, and API®. At the core of Miller's values is our commitment to American manufacturing, with most of our products designed, manufactured, and distributed here in the United States.Why join our team?At Miller, we're a company of healthy growth. We started as a small family business back in 1941 and have been growing steadily over the past 75+ years. Today, we're a leading manufacturer of over 1,000 farm, ranch and pet products, and are proud to employ over 350 people between our Eagan and Glencoe facilities. We're always looking for top talent to join our team. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we want to talk to you!Summary: The Production Worker is primarily responsible for the production, assembly and packaging of quality products in an efficient manner. Perform hand and machine operations to produce, fabricate, assemble and package product according to Miller's specifications while adhering to the established Standard Work Instructions for each job to achieve required performance standards. Previous experience preferred but not required. Overtime may be required.

• Inspect materials and finished products for proper quality, bring any concerns to the attention of manufacturing leadership and/or quality
• Maintain accurate inventory through proper counting and record keeping of components consumed and quantities produced
• Utilize hour by hour tracking to account for productivity throughout shifts
• Fully account for all hours worked to proper Manufacturing Order or other Job codes through the shop floor data collection kiosks
• Keep equipment in good working condition by performing maintenance as directed and report any deficiencies to manufacturing leadership
• Keep all areas neat and clean with all inventory and tools in designated locations

Shift available:1st Shift Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm;overtime as required2nd Shift Monday - Friday 3:15 pm - 11:45pm; overtime as required3rd Shift Sunday 9:45pm - 7:15am, Monday - Thursday 11:30pm -7:15am; overtime as requiredStarting Wage: $17.25 (+ $1.00 - $2.00 for 2nd/3rd shift differential)Skills & Abilities:

• Read instruments such as gauges and indicators on equipment (on the job training may be required).
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and management.
• A qualified candidate must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Apply abstract concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but non-engaging, written and oral instructions.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Apply good judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Use of depth perception, close vision, and color vision are all continuously required.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Lift Requirements: Continuously 1-10lbs, frequently 11-35lbs, occasionally up to 50lbs and rarely 51 - 75lbs.Movement Requirements: Continuous standing, walking, sitting, reaching upward or outward; bending the neck side-to-side or front-to-back; pinching/finger manipulation; grasping/turning the wrist. Frequently talking or hearing, kneeling/crouch/squat, and rarely climb/balance and typing.BENEFITS:First-year Production/Warehouse (Class 8) employees will accrue (1) hour of Paid Time Off/Employee Sick and Safe time (PTO/ESST) for every (30) hours worked, up to a maximum of (48) hours during the first (12) months of employment. Beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment, you will be eligible to enroll in the following benefit options (subject to any policy or plan changes):Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVoluntary Life InsuranceVision CoverageLegal PlansFlex Spending and/or HSAIn addition, the following benefits are available at no cost to the benefit-eligible employee:

• • Term Life insurance - $50,000 for employees, $5,000 for spouse, and $2,000 for eligible dependent children.
  • Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 help available for employees and their eligible dependents for personal and job-related concerns.
  • Short-term disability - 60% of your weekly earnings covered while out on an extended leave of absence.

Another benefit to Miller Manufacturing employees is a retirement plan, which consists of two components: 401(k) and Profit Sharing. Pre-employment drug screening and background check is required. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.