Production Worker

Miller Manufacturing Company is a family-owned, industry-leading manufacturer of more than 1,000 high-quality products for hobby farms, ranches, and pets. Our Little Giant®, API®, Hot-Shot®, Springer Magrath®, Double-Tuf®, Pet Lodge® and Lixit® brands serve the hardworking individuals who make it possible to put food on the tables of families across the country. At Miller, we believe in hard work worth doing. We take pride in what we do; care deeply for the health and safety of animals, live active and wholesome lives, and embracing the satisfaction of raising our own food. Our company is powered by exceptional employees, and our culture is defined by 26 core fundamentals that guide how we work and how we treat one another.

Summary :

The Production Worker is primarily responsible for the production, assembly and packaging of quality products in an efficient manner. Perform hand and machine operations to produce, fabricate, assemble and package product according to Miller's specifications while adhering to the established Standard Work Instructions for each job to achieve required performance standards. Previous experience preferred but not required. Overtime may be required. Inspect materials and finished products for proper quality, bring any concerns to the attention of manufacturing leadership and/or quality Maintain accurate inventory through proper counting and record keeping of components consumed and quantities produced Utilize hour by hour tracking to account for productivity throughout shifts Fully account for all hours worked to proper Manufacturing Order or other Job codes through the shop floor data collection kiosks Keep equipment in good working condition by performing maintenance as directed and report any deficiencies to manufacturing leadership Keep all areas neat and clean with all inventory and tools in designated locations Shift available: 1st Shift Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm; overtime as required

Starting Wage:

$18.00

Skills & Abilities:

Read instruments such as gauges and indicators on equipment (on the job training may be required). Communicate effectively with co-workers and management. A qualified candidate must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Apply abstract concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but non-engaging, written and oral instructions. Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Apply good judgment in recognizing scope of authority. Use of depth perception, close vision, and color vision are all continuously required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lift Requirements:

Continuously 1-10lbs, frequently 11-35lbs, occasionally up to 50lbs and rarely 51 - 75lbs.

Movement Requirements:

Continuous standing, walking, sitting, reaching upward or outward; bending the neck side-to-side or front-to-back; pinching/finger manipulation; grasping/turning the wrist. Frequently talking or hearing, kneeling/crouch/squat, and rarely climb/balance and typing.

BENEFITS

First-year Production/Warehouse (Class 8) employees will accrue (1) hour of Paid Time Off/Employee Sick and Safe time (PTO/ESST) for every (30) hours worked, up to a maximum of (48) hours during the first (12) months of employment. Beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment, you will be eligible to enroll in the following benefit options (subject to any policy or plan changes): Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Vision Coverage Legal Plans Flex Spending and/or HSA In addition, the following benefits are available at no cost to the benefit-eligible employee: Term Life insurance - $50,000 for employees, $5,000 for spouse, and $2,000 for eligible dependent children. Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 help available for employees and their eligible dependents for personal and job-related concerns. Short-term disability - 60% of your weekly earnings covered while out on an extended leave of absence. Another benefit to Miller Manufacturing employees is a retirement plan , which consists of two components: 401(k) and Profit Sharing. Pre-employment drug screening and background check is required.

Req Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, and ancillary benefits.

Compensation:

$18.00