Production Worker on Second Shift

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Hourly, Full-time (2nd shift), Monday-Thursday, 3:00 pm - 1:30 am, occasionally overtime on Fridays

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• FSA/HSA options

• Paid parental leave

• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance

• 401(k) with a generous company match

• Pet Insurance Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement

• 21 Paid Days Off

• 7 Paid Holidays

• Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment

• Shift differential of $1 per hour for 2nd shift

• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training

• Career advancement opportunities

Perform repetitive workstation or line production operations to mass produce products onto a pallet by performing the following duties: produce product, label, pack, and stack. Verify materials using a computerized warehouse management system. Maintain accurate inventory through use of warehouse management system for prompt, timely, and accurate deliveries to customers. Attend informational, training, safety, and compliance meetings as scheduled.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform processes to complete bottle-filling assemblies and sub-assembly machines
• Follow written instructions on the work order for the production of various products
• Gather raw materials needed for producing products, help set up the production lines, and produce samples for quality inspection
• Upon inspection approval, produce product, label, pack, and load grouped orders onto pallets
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required
• Complete tasks as directed by production schedules with minimum supervision
• Utilize all material handling equipment safely, and efficiently, perform all required safety checks, and communicate the need for repairs
• Package bulk material as required by a work order
• Accept schedule and direction when there are changes in workloads
• Perform other duties as required
• Attend monthly departmental and production meetings
• Minimal travel required for this position, e.g. On occasion, travel may be required between locations depending on business needs

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience and/or Training:

• Must have a good command of the English language and the ability to read, communicate, and understand written instructions
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems on the production line as they occur
• Understanding of KPMs and manufacturing packaging line processes
• General Quality & Safety Awareness
• Understanding of Lean Principles
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Basic mathematical abilities
• Mechanical aptitude

Technology/Equipment

• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency
• Inventory Management System (JDE)

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands:

• Occasionally lift/carry up to 70 pounds and push/pull drums weighing up to 400 pounds
• Frequently sit, talk, and use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; occasionally stand; and frequently walk and climb staircases
• Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends as business needs dictate
• May be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations
• Physical and mental abilities must be sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position
• Warehouse environment with potential exposure to extreme heat (over 80°F) during summer months
• May move between workstations or production areas based on business needs
• Safety glasses and steel-toe safety shoes are required
• Heavy products, light and heavy-duty machinery, forklifts, and congested, high-activity warehouse areas

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/.

Ascentek is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.