Production Assistant (Temporary/Part-Time) - WA

This is a temporary position. Hourly wage of $14.50-$15.50 per hour plus a 10% wage premium and retention bonus for temporary employees.

The Production Assistant will assist machine operators and production team with setup and preparation for machine operation, general production housekeeping, and packaging. Must practice a high level of business ethics, professionalism, safety and quality in all activities in accordance with Samson strategy and core values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators with:
• General housekeeping – maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Equipment cleanup
• Light work area maintenance (painting, floor cleaning, etc.)
• Machine preparation and loading/offloading of materials
• Packaging
• Some basic machine operation
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and safety procedures and requirements at all times
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Education

Required:

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required with a working knowledge of percentages and fractions.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Required: None

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required:

• Ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals and build relationships with coworkers
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and to take verbal direction
• Desired: Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Windows and internet

EQUIPMENT USED

• Production machinery
• Common hand tools
• Other tools as needed

MENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Effort:

• Be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and to complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough
• Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities as required by production demands
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others to maintain constructive working relationships

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity required for working with machinery and materials.
• Must be able to twist/turn, reach over shoulders and stand/walk on a prolonged basis.
• Work involves frequent lifting of materials:

10-25 lbs Frequently

25-50 lbs Occasionally

50-60 lbs Seldomly

• Work involves pushing/pulling of equipment on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to hear and perceive the nature of sounds by ear.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
• Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; safety glasses, hearing protectors, gloves, and steel toed shoes. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.

About Samson:

For 140 years, Samson has paved the road to success with innovation, quality, and service. Samson knows that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts: From our Corporate Headquarters and manufacturing in Ferndale, Washington, to the manufacturing floor in Lafayette, Louisiana, to our international sales teams, our people are what make the difference in the product and to the customer.

A career at Samson is challenging, rewarding, and satisfying. We accomplish our goals when each individual performs to their full potential while contributing as a valuable team player with others in the organization.

We are a drug free, tobacco free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran).

Employment is contingent on a successful background and drug screen.