General Helper

Description

Job description:

About Winholt Equipment:
For over 80 years, Winholt Equipment Corp has been a trusted leader in the custom design and manufacturing of food handling and preparation equipment for the food service industry. We pride ourselves on our ability to meet evolving customer needs through innovative engineering, product development, and efficient distribution.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a General Helper to support daily manufacturing activities by assisting fabrication staff, moving materials, preparing parts, and keeping the shop environment clean and organized. This role is vital for ensuring smooth workflow in the fabrication and production areas. The job involves helping machine operators, performing basic fabrication tasks, preparing materials for production, and assisting with packaging and palletizing finished products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform material handling duties, including moving raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Assist fabrication personnel with saw cutting, shearing, punching, and bending operations as directed by machine operators or supervisors.
• Help prepare materials and components for production processes.
• Perform part cleaning and preparation prior to assembly, welding, or finishing operations.
• Support general shop organization and housekeeping, including cleaning work areas and removing scrap materials.
• Build shipping pallets and crates as required for product shipments.
• Assist with palletizing finished products for storage or shipment.
• Transport materials to and from workstations to maintain efficient workflow.
• Follow all safety procedures and shop policies when working around machinery and fabrication equipment.
• Assist other departments or operators as needed to support production schedules.
• Required Skills and Abilities
• Ability to use common measuring tools, including tape measures, calipers, and material thickness gauges.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations, including addition, subtraction, fractions, and simple measurements.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn shop equipment and processes.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain organized work areas.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability and willingness to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including eye protection and hearing protection.
• Ability to work cooperatively with machine operators, welders, and other shop personnel.

Qualifications:

• Previous manufacturing or shop experience preferred but not required.
• Forklift or pallet jack experience is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
• 401K with matching
• Life Insurance, AD&D & LTD
• $1000 Sign on Bonus
• Paid Time Off
• Annual Bonus

Physical Requirements:

• Required to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
• Able to wear required PPE such as eye protection and protective clothing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Winholt Equipment is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, parental status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, arrest or conviction record, immigration or citizenship status, caregiver status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We also provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs. Winholt Equipment Corp conforms to the spirit and letter of all applicable laws and regulations.