Production/Packaging Associate - Versatile Building Products

Summary

Ready to be part of something great? We are in search of adding a passionate and customer-focused Packager to our growing Liquids Department Team in our Lewisville, TX location!

Versatile has been a market leader in the coatings & cabinets industry, providing world-class and innovative products for residential, industrial, and commercial spaces for over 20 years. We are inspired, and in turn inspire others, to turn dull, dreary spaces into beautiful, durable, light, and bright environments that improve the productivity and mood of all who inhabit them. Our company understands that we are only as good as the talented individuals we employ, that’s why we call our employees “Partners” in our business. Committed to our core values of Trust, Partnership, Continuous Improvement, and Passion, our Production Partners work hard to provide our customers with high quality products they can confidently depend on.

We employ a diverse, innovative, and passionate group of team members in a challenging and collaborative environment. Together this combination supplies a tremendous amount of creative energy and different viewpoints to the organization. Our group values the concept of teamwork and embraces the skills, knowledge, and experience that each individual team member possesses. We reward our Partners with compensation and benefits above the competition, including a generous bonus/profit sharing program. It is easy to see how highly we regard our Partners.
 

Core Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Thoroughness/Accuracy
• Time Management
• Teamwork Orientation

• Communication Proficiency
• Positive Attitude
• Reliability
• Arithmetic Skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for batch production and compounding
• Operates the necessary tools and equipment for mixing batches such as large capacity mixers, drills, scales, mixing vats, hand tools, etc.
• Ensures accurate weights and measurements of raw material and finished goods.
• Operates lift trucks or hand trucks to convey, move or hoist materials to proper departments or areas.
• Perform Quality Control Tests on production batches.
• Release batch for packaging and assist when necessary.
• Assist Chemist in gathering raw material for lab tests and experiments.
•  Maintain an acceptable pace of production to achieve daily inventory goals.
•  Practice and adhere to Company protocols for quality control.
•  Maintaining a clean and safe work area, i.e. returning and securing material
•  Observe all safety policies and procedures.
•  Participate in inventory counts.
•  Safely operate machines as instructed during in-house training.
•  Adhere to prescribed in house machine maintenance.
•  Complete special projects as assigned by management.
•  Maintain clear communication with your team and other departments.
•  Ensure that management personnel are kept informed of all pertinent product or safety issues.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

•  Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
•  Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
•  Willing and able to work in an environment that has extreme temperatures, humidity, and hazardous/loud equipment.
•  Willing and able to wear all required job specific personal protective equipment.

Supervision Received

• This position reports to the Liquids Production Manager

People Contact

• Ability to work with other employees, customers, and vendors.

Education

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

•  1-2 years or more of mixing, blending or packaging experience with paints or food     items.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Required: Valid Driver’s License

Work Hours

• 6AM-4PM (Hours are subject to change)

Pay Frequency

• Bi-Weekly

This Job is Ideal for Someone who is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction.
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture.
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail.
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction.
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity.

Benefits

• Partner Incentive Program: When we call our employees Partners, we mean it! Our partners may earn significant awards for the achievement of budgeted goals and objectives. This discretionary bonus program is designed to create meaningful upside potential for Partners to help create a “Think Like an Owner Mentality”. The forecasted payout is based on the company hitting certain revenue and profit targets. You will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Partner Incentive Plan after you have successfully completed the 90-day onboarding.
• Company Events and Employee Appreciation: Company events are planned twice a year, so all Partners can get together and have some fun outside of work. Additionally, catered lunches are provided for all Partners to celebrate company milestones and simply to show our appreciation for all the hard work!
• Insurance: Versatile Building Products offers Medical, Dental and Vision benefits to Partners and their family. The company will pay 50% of eligible Partner and 25% for spouse and dependents medical and dental benefits. A $10,000 life insurance policy is also provided to each Partner after their 90-day introductory period.
• 401k: Partners are eligible for the company 401k plan after 1 year of employment. We put in 3% of all Partners’ wages into their 401k plan regardless of them contributing to it!
• Partners are provided paid holidays, vacation, and sick pay.
• Benefit Conditions: Waiting period may apply.

Do you think you have what it takes to perform at our level? Here is an idea of what we are looking for:

• Communication: You will interact with coordinators, peers, managers, and team leaders about issues downtime and problem solving because communication is essential for a successful day.
• Flexibility: We look out for one another on the warehouse floor by being flexible when we must tackle production schedule changes, environmental changes, and sudden work schedule changes.
• Work Ethic: We expect you to go "above and beyond" in your assigned job tasks. We closely track performance and efficiency throughout work shifts. This includes volunteering for additional assignments not directly related to your specific job role because your performance helps the team achieve overall performance goals.
• Teamwork: We are dependable and accountable to one another because of our shared passion to attain targets and goals. Offering help to others without being asked to do so is expected at Versatile.
• Attention to Detail: You make a conscious effort to pay attention to the task at hand, accurately read product codes and labels and correctly pick & load the correct quantity of products for shipment.
• Safety Focus: We wear safety equipment, follow procedures and best practices, perform proper forklift inspections, follow forklift operating guidelines and procedures, and communicate safety issues and concerns. We believe that safety is everyone's responsibility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Versatile is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.