Samples - Day Shift at Worthington Industries in Aberdeen, Maryland

Job Description:

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture between Worthington Industries 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 Samples team member to join our team! The schedule is Monday through Friday 7 AM - 3 PM.

This position is responsible for performing various operations necessary to manufacture, pack, and ship sample acoustical products to internal sales representatives and external customers.

General Responsibilities:

• Conduct product setups which include the setting of simple die configurations, stop gauges, and adjustments on the brake press, and cut-off press.
• Inspect material for defects, color accuracy and kit fulfillment.
• Prepare sample kits for shipment in accordance with defined packaging and shipping requirements.
• Prepare daily shipment detail report to confirm outbound postage charges and ensure accuracy for accounts payable.
• Maintain adequate inventory of sample kits and individual sample kit components.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation; including quality, scrap, housekeeping and end-of-shift production.
• 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.

In addition to the above general responsibilities, a samples employee must preserve a safe work environment and work in a safe manner following all safety SOPs.

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 - Ability to recognize defects and implement corrective actions, correct packaging of samples
• Productivity - Sample kits per hour, on-time delivery and accuracy of order fulfillment, accuracy of sample kit completion
• Communication - Shift handoff and line preparation, Gemba, kaizen event participation

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred; knowledge and experience of machines in manufacturing environment, or similar
• Microsoft Office application experience (Excel, Word, etc), preferred
• Able to lift a maximum of 40 pounds
• Able to stand 8-10 hours per day in assigned work area
• Background check required

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.

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