General Plant Helper - VT Industries Inc

New Hire Bonus of $1,500 and Perfect Attendance Program. 

VT Industries, Inc., is North America’s leading manufacturer of architectural wood doors for commercial and residential applications, the largest post-form laminate countertop manufacturer in the United States, as well as a leading source for butcher block countertops and other architectural wood products.  VT is a family-owned company that offers a dynamic work environment and continues to invest in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and processes, as well as growth and development opportunities for its team members. The company’s three divisions serve customers from sixteen manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Description

To assist, perform, and execute various supervised tasks throughout the plant effectively and efficiently. The success of this position is based on effectively carrying out the following Essential Functions of the Position. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

•  Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
•  Perform various tasks related to manufacturing processes and other duties as assigned
•  Communicate effectively with teams, coworkers, management, and office personnel
•  Work independently and in a team environment
•  Perform basic computer skills
•  Meet company-wide continuous improvement goals
•  Read and operate measurement tools

Qualifications

•  Basic analytical, troubleshooting, and mathematical skills.
•  General knowledge of manufacturing.
•  Capable of working effectively under pressure and meeting strict deadlines.
•  Proven team player with positive attitude.
•  Ability to work with measurement tools.
•  General problem-solving and decision-making skills within limits of the positional scope.
•  Reasonable degree of independent judgment.
•  Low level of autonomy with a high degree of flexibility.
•  All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries.
•  High School diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

Tolerance for bending, standing and walking for long periods of time. 20-20 vision with or without prescribed eyeglasses, speaking ability and hearing accuracy. Manual dexterity. Must be able to move or carry up to 50 lbs. frequently. Able to tolerate working on the shop floor all day.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.