Worthington Enterprises

Designer and manufacturer of building products

Manufacturing Associate 1 - Morning

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAlpharetta, GA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Able to lift a maximum of 40 pounds.
Able to stand 8–10 hours per day at the assigned work area.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
Wipe completed aluminum extrusion with a cleaning pad or rag soaked with cleaning solution, alcohol, or acetone.
Visually inspect and spot-paint blemishes and surface defects with a paint pen, brush, or aerosol.
Place extrusion or installation parts in a plastic bag.
Place bagged material in a box according to packing instructions, tape the box shut, and place it on a pallet.
Work within the assigned team or work cell and at a pace that contributes to daily production goals.
Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Adapt to assignment changes, assist when help is needed, and learn new tasks.
Cross-train to build skills and contribute to production and order delivery goals.
Perform work safely, use proper lock-out procedures during repairs or machine adjustments, wear required personal protective equipment, and ensure safety equipment is in proper working order.
Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.
Participate in communication and WAVE culture.
Support safety compliance and risk reduction, participate in the 8-Step Safety Process, and report near misses.
Recognize product defects and implement corrective actions through visual inspection while the machine is operating.
Contribute to productivity through changeovers, downtime reduction, troubleshooting, CMMS activity, and work orders.
Support shift handoff and line preparation, Gemba, and kaizen event participation.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of and experience with machinery in a manufacturing environment or similar.
Experience with lean manufacturing, 6S, or Six Sigma.
Experience in a fast-paced, high-performance manufacturing environment.

About the Company

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture of Worthington Enterprises 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 1st shift Manufacturing Associate (Material Packer) to join our team!

Schedule: Morning (1st) Shift | Monday - Friday
Shift Details: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Primary Responsibilities

Understand and follow written and verbal work instructions
Wipe completed aluminum extrusion with a cleaning pad/rag soaked with cleaning solution/alcohol/acetone
Visually inspect and spot-paint blemishes and surface defects with paint pen/brush/aerosol.
Place extrusion/installation parts in plastic bag.
Place bagged material in box according to packing instructions, tape box shut and place on pallet.
Work well within assigned team/work cell.
Work at a pace that contributes to achievement of daily production goals.
Maintain all work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition at all times.
Flexible/adaptable to assignment changes, will jump in when help is needed and learn new things.
Cross-train to build skills and contribute to achieving production and order delivery goals.
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.

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 – Customer claims, quarantined product, ability to recognize defects and implement corrective actions through visual inspection while machine is in operation
Productivity – Changeover time, PE%, downtime %, troubleshooting, CMMS activity, work orders
Communication – Shift handoff and line preparation, Gemba, kaizen event participation

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED
Preferred; Knowledge and experience of machinery in manufacturing environment or similar.
Preferred; Experience with LEAN manufacturing, 6S, Six Sigma.
Preferred; Experience in a fast-paced, high performance manufacturing environment.
Able to lift a maximum of 40 pounds
Able to stand 8-10 hours per day at assigned work area

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Vacation
Quarterly Profit Sharing
401k 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.

About the Company

Worthington Enterprises

Designer and manufacturer of building products

Worthington Enterprises designs and manufactures products in two main areas: Building Products (like cooking, heating, cooling, water solutions, ceilings, metal framing and accessories) and Consumer Products (tools, outdoor living, and celebrations), plus a joint venture that develops on-board fueling systems and gas containment for the hydrogen ecosystem. Its products are physical goods for homes and commercial spaces, including brands such as Balloon Time, Bernzomatic, and Coleman propane cylinders, distributed across North America and Europe. The company stands out by offering both building and consumer brands under one umbrella, leveraging established manufacturing and distribution networks, and pursuing growth in hydrogen technology through its joint venture. Its goal is to earn money for shareholders while empowering employees to innovate and grow, expand leading brands in attractive markets, and contribute to communities and sustainability.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Columbus, OH
Founded: 1955

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