Manufacturing Associate Level 1- 2nd Shift

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

This position will perform manual labor along production lines for our West Haven, CT facility. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to learn new processes and have at least 1 year manufacturing experience. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while supporting a broad range of operations.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in maintaining good housekeeping
• Ability to train and work in all areas of production
• Perform relief duties in all areas of production
• Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards
• Label and seal packages
• Palletize packages
• Label boxes and stack on pallets in serial number order
• Label finished pallets with production move ticket
• Assist the continuous running of equipment
• Use the safety and protective equipment as required
• Communicate issues related to paperwork, materials, products and equipment to management / team leaders
• Understand company expectations and perform accordingly
• Cross train in other Work Centers as needed
• Participate in any Lean or process improvement initiatives
• Assist the Supervisor in improving productivity and efficiency of the operation
• Observe the process and initiate/own activities to improve the process
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs)
• Operate production line machinery and computers
• Work and communicate well in a team environment
• Reject product outside of specifications
• Flexibility to learn and perform various tasks
• Clean and maintain work area
• Develop and share suggestions for improvement
• Meet minimum productivity requirements
• Other duties as assigned by Production Supervisor

Requirements Include:

• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently as well as with other departments
• Proven ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Technical Skill Requirements:

• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery, parts and computers
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Education/Experience Requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and write in English for purposes of filling out various production documentation (SOP’s, Lot Control, etc.)
• Basic math skills
• Measuring skills
• 1+ year working in a manufacturing environment

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.