Laborer ( Entry Level Manufacturing)

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as Laborer. Year one entry level compensation will exceed $50,000, and benefits

• including medical, dental, paid time off and 401k with match, most weekends are off but when weekend work is needed, premium pay is provided
• time and a half on Saturdays and double time on Sundays. SWM International is a multinational, diversified engineered materials company which conducts business and operates worldwide. Operating locations include the United States, France, Luxembourg, Brazil, China, and Poland. At SWM, we are focused on helping our customers succeed
• it's our mission and our passion.

We are proud to serve customers who make a world of difference in the markets they operate in, and the products they improve. Every day our papers are used in a diverse range of applications and industries around the world. We are problem solvers, innovators, and manufacturing experts. Our employees share a passion for our products, customers, and the success of our organization. We generate the ideas, create the innovative solutions, manufacture the products, and deliver the services that have made SWM a global leader for decades.

POSITION TITLE

Laborer (Entry Level Manufacturing)

LOCATION

Ancram, NY

JOB DESCRIPTION

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as Laborer. A Laborer is responsible for being a safe and productive member of the SWM International Team. A Laborer fills entry level positions while growing into jobs of greater responsibility and is expected to perform the following duties:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to

• Follow all company established methods, policies, rules, practices, and procedures to ensure employee safety, product quality and efficient operations.
• Operate forklift truck moving materials and products within the facility.
• Read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions.
• Work as a productive member of a team.
• Follow instructions related to independent work assignments.
• Assist operators or maintenance personnel as required or assigned.
• Enter production data into computer system.
• Demonstrate fundamental math skills.
• Follow written work instructions and specifications related to raw material blends and customer packaging specifications.
• Access to confidential information such as formulas, supplier names, materials, process conditions and set-up information. (You will have to sign a confidentiality agreement upon hire)
• Any and all other duties assigned. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand, sit, use arms, hands, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach.
• Frequently walk, talk, and listen.
• Occasionally climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Frequently lift and or move up to 60 pounds.

Frequent bending is required.

EDUCATION/COMPETENCIES

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Required Education & Skillsets:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with workers and supervisors.
• Ability to add, subtract, divide and multiply with the aid of a calculator.
• Basic computer skills are required. Tasks will include, but are not limited to, data entry of production and materials in database.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex multiple step instructions.
• Highly motivated, self-starter, TEAM player
• Reliable and Dependable
• Ability to deal with non-standardized situations with multiple variables.
• Ambient temperatures range from cold to extremely hot & humid.
• Atmosphere will contain dust, fumes, and odors.
• Special hazards include mechanical, electrical, and chemical.
• Protective clothing/equipment required could include, but not limited to: Safety glasses, Steel toed boots, hearing protection, protective gloves, and other personal protective equipment.

Hours:

8 hour shifts Rotating shifts, shift work is required. Shifts may vary from week to week: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am

BENEFITS

As an employee of SWM International, you will be eligible for participation in a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), 401(k) 6% matching, medical, dental, vision, group life, accidental death, critical illness and short-term disability insurance plans along with access to our Employee Assistance Programs

• available 24/7 to you and your family.

Work Location:

2424 Route 82, Ancram NY We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.50

• $27.

40 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 6% Match Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): This position requires the ability to work "rotating shifts", which means that your Monday-Friday shift schedule will change each week. Are you willing to work rotating swing shifts (nights, afternoons and days)?

Work Location:

In person