GTC – Assembler

General Assembler

Employee Class: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Assembly Supervisor

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Performs one or more repetitive bench or stapler assembly operations to mass produce products. Working in various workstations as production needs require.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as business demands.

• Read work orders and follow oral instructions to ascertain materials and product to be assembled.
• Lift objects to position by hand or equipment.
• Move levers, buttons, pedals, etc. to operate staple press.
• Use hands, fingers and arms to grasp and assemble various partitions.
• Feed corrugated product into gluer/laminator.
• Examine materials received, verify part numbers, check for damaged parts and if found implement ISO procedures as needed.
• Load and unload materials onto or into boxes, pallets, or carts by pushing, pulling, lifting, or stacking, either by hand or with equipment provided.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials, bales or other containers.
• Relate with all customers and co-workers in a professional manner.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to implement one and/or numerous step instructions
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use equipment and materials properly
• Eye hand coordination
• Ability to work either in teams or independently

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to regularly lift or move 25 lbs and occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls: reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch;
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent preferred one (1) year relevant experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job.