Production Assistant jobs in Gary, IN

About Signode:

With over $2B in revenue, 80 manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary: 

$16.50/hourly

Summary

To convert finish product according to customer specifications as directed by the department supervisor as established departmental work practices.

Essential Functions

• Read and interpret drawings and record measurements using a tape measure
• Push product through designated machine
• Catch and stack product onto pallet
• Glue product as indicated by order requirements
• Must be able to organize and neatly product onto pallet
• Operate a pallet jack as needed to move product
• Remove product that does not meet quality standard
• Adhere to the Safety and Quality policies at all times
• Follow established job order specifications as applicable
• Complete assigned manufacturing tasks using specified machinery and equipment in allotted time
• Follow and understand job safety analysis and safety work procedures
• Report safety and quality issues, along with any maintenance needs to supervisor
• Perform housekeeping tasks (sweep, empty trash, process scrap, etc.) as required
• Cross train and assist in other areas to support business goals and objectives

Position Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience: Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience   

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Team Player
• Energy
• Safety & Security
• Integrity
• Results Orientated
• Detail Orientated

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.