Washer Machine Operator

Come join our culturally diverse and dynamic team at National Novelty Brush Company!

• NNBC is a Drug Free environment & Drug Testing is a requirement for employment.*

Enjoy our safety and wellness initiatives along with a family friendly and growth oriented

environment where we value a healthy work/life balance. Company sponsored events included.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Washer Operator is responsible for accurately running the rumbler and washer to ensure caps are ready to be sent to our customers. Attention to detail and quality is a must!!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Verify rinse and wash pressures are within the specified parameters. If not, change filters and perform other maintenance as needed.
• When changing filter you must follow proper LOTO procedures (and be certified to perform LOTO).
• Before making any adjustments to the machine or changing recipes, obtain permission from your supervisor.
• Verify that labels match product and initial to confirm.
• Load the barrel lifter and hopper by selecting the correct recipe - watch for mixed caps.
• Before hopper time is complete check for caps stuck in hopper/elevator.
• Unload the rumbler into hopper and run through washer. Ensure chains have been removed.
• Keep boxes loaded on conveyor for caps to discharge and fill boxes. Check quality of caps periodically.
• Move full boxes onto proper skids.
• Assist CMD by making boxes or filing as time allows.
• Perform daily cleaning of the washer area- including: sweeping up caps off the floor, and emptying the bins under each hopper/ elevator.
• Notify supervisor of any machine issues.
• Ensure department cleanliness.
• Other misc. duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

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• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Experience:

6 plus months of experience in Manufacturing required.

Computer Skills:

N/A

Other Requirements:

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally)

Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

C

10 lbs or less

O

Walk

O

11-20 lbs

O

Sit

O

21-50 lbs

F

Manually Manipulate

F

51-100 lbs

N

Grasp

F

Over 100 lbs

N

Reach Outward

O

Reach Above Shoulder

O

Push/Pull

Speak

O

12 lbs or less

N

Climb

O

13-25 lbs

N

Crawl

O

26-40 lbs

O

Squat or Kneel

O

41-100 lbs

O

Bend

O

• Vision (Near, Depth), Color Discrimination
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Safety Glasses and Hearing Protection.

Typical manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels.

Benefits

Locally owned / in business for over 100 years

NNBC is an EOE

Weekly paycheck

Employer pays 80% of employee's medical premium with Highmark PPO

Dental

Vision

Short/Long Term Disability

Critical Illness

Accident Insurance

$15,000 Company Paid Basic Life and Disability Insurance

Occasional overtime - optional

Plant closed for paid holidays

Earn PTO hours immediately

Quarterly & Annual Attendance Bonus

Robust Referral Bonus

Annual Performance Bonus

401K/Roth and Profit Sharing

Educational assistance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Type: Full-time stable and growing company

National Novelty Brush Company (NNBC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NNBC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. NNBC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.