(Archived) Production Associate - TWB, Valley City

Do you have a great work ethic and want to learn a skill that will help you reach your career goals and provide great pay along the way? TWB may be a great fit for you. Our Valley City location is looking for great folks to join our team on 2nd and 3rd shift! We have seen many individuals join us after dead-end jobs in food, retail, and warehouse industries and thrive in manufacturing!

Here in Valley City, our products are helping automotive companies make stronger and lighter vehicles. Fun fact – TWB Company is North America’s market leader for tailor welded products with locations in Kentucky, Michigan, Tennessee, Ontario and Mexico. Formed in 1992, TWB is a joint venture of Worthington Industries and BAO and Steel Company. The company developed the tailor welded blank market in North America and is the leading manufacturer of tailor welded products in the NAFTA region supporting JIT production and services to the automotive industry.

We put our people first and operate under the guiding principle of the Golden Rule- treating others the way we want to be treated.

Still wondering why you should join our team? TWB Offers:

• Minimum Starting Pay $17.65/hour + for Experience. We also offer $.055 shift differential
• Sign on bonus
• We are a profit sharing company, so you'll see your hard work pay off!
• Generous benefits package starting on Day 1 including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and holiday pay
• Overtime is paid at time and a half and double pay starts after 48 hours
• 401k retirement plan with company contribution and employee match
• Education assistance
• NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! We offer employee development and training with opportunities for growth

As a Production Associate you'll be responsible for packaging/banding, weighing, and loading/unloading material from machines and staging material in a timely and accurate manner. You'll also be responsible for building arbors and setting up machines for use as well as performing multiple tasks throughout the day to ensure safe and quality production. This position requires a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to perform the duties to the highest standard. All newly hired employees will train on 1st shift and then move to 2nd or 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

• Moves material around plant for producing, finishing, packaging, or shipping the customer product.
• Ensures areas are supplied with parts and removes finished skids to warehouse or paint line.
• Moves and stages material as scheduled for optimum machine efficiency.
• Provides machine support by emptying scrap tubs and ensuring lines are cleared of finished product.
• Locates material into finished goods as needed.
• May be responsible for basic test line operation.
• Packages finished product for shipment.
• Tracks orders and tags.
• Follows bill of material in order to match product with proper packaging and skidding.
• May perform finishing duties.
• Performs setup of valve and burn off operations.
• Performs multiple tasks to ensure ongoing machine operation.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks throughout plant to ensure safe, efficient and quality production of materials.
• May perform housekeeping duties within the plant when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience

• Experience in a Warehouse or Manufacturing plant a plus but not necessary. We will train the right candidate.
• If you have industry recognized credentials in manufacturing, construction or engineering, you may be a great fit for TWB. Click on the link below to see a list of these credentials.https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements/Contacts-and-Resources/Industry-Recognized-Credentials/Industry-Recognized-Credentials-by-Career-Field
• Must have good hand-eye coordination
• Mechanical aptitude a plus, but not required
• Competent in basic math and computer skills
• Can operate banding tools
• Can read a tape measure
• Must be able to handle small parts
• Must understand and follow the quality policy and procedures
• Ability to recognize quality issues and problems – detect defects
• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow detailed instructions on productions and understand English
• Must be able to distinguish between part numbers and sizes
• Must be able to count and label parts accurately
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures
• Must have good safety awareness and efficiency skills
• Oral and written communication skills – including legible writing
• Will be required to take OSHA safety training
• Forklift license desired but can train