Andersen Corporation, Our Sponsor, is Hiring for Manufacturing Associates! [Pay Starts Around $16/hour, 4 Raises in First 2 Years!]
Joe Johnson
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Andersen is the largest manufacturer of Windows and Doors in North America and has a plant, locally, in Bayport Minnesota. Bayport is conveniently located on the St. Croix river, about 20 miles/minutes East of Downtown St. Paul (Click HERE for a Map/Driving Directions). Currently, they are looking to add Manufacturing Associates in both Full-Time and Seasonal positions, that are also across multiple shifts.
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Check out the description below and click one of the following links to access the position by type and shift. Each full-time position comes with a raise every six months over the course of the first two years of employment and a lot of room for advancement!
Click the link next to the shift/type of employment you’re interested in to apply/set up an interview. You MUST fill out the complete application to be considered for employment at Andersen Corporation!
Full-Time First Shift- http://adtrk.tw/ZCcJI
Full-Time Second Shift- http://adtrk.tw/ZCcIK
For the 2017 Season (Seasonal)- http://adtrk.tw/ZCcHg
Manufacturing/Production Associate
DESCRIPTION
Manufacturing employees are responsible for fabrication,supermarket, and assembly operations. Managing the flow of material throughout the plant by performing thefollowing duties:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Work in a safe manner and follow safe work practices and policies. Help ensure co-workers are working safely and following safety requirements.
-Follow all applicable procedures, Standardized Work, Control Plans, and Product Specifications.
-Assist in identifying training needs and propose ideas to improve quality metrics.
-Learn, understand and implement Andersen Management Systems (AMS) and continuous improvement concepts.
-Support and participate in Employee Engagement activities.
-Follow defined clean-up times.
-Engage in cross-training to maintain flexibility and adaptability to support resource planning.
-Work to an established rate as defined by customer demand and Standardized Work.
-Operate Power Industrial Trucks (PIT) and other material handling equipment as required.
-Operate manufacturing equipment and use hand tools as required.
-Participate in defining and improving standard work
-Identify problems; communicate issues to Work Center Leads and Supervisors..
-Assist with training co-workers.
-Support a respectful workplace.
-Perform other duties across the plant as needed as directed by supervision or management.
Qualifications
-High school diploma, GED or an equivalent required.
-PIT training/fork license required for some tasks.
-Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and stand for long periods.
-Ability to read and understand reports and a willingness to cross train on several operations.
-Possess communication, teamwork, problem solving, and leadership skills.
-Dependability/punctuality
Shift flexibility (employees typically oscillate/rotate between the first and second shift every two-weeks, but there is a need to be flexible to work a 3rd shift, 11-7, in some areas).
Competitive wages: Wages/Benefit vary by type of employment and shift. See below for the breakdown and to apply.
1. Full-Time First Shift- http://adtrk.tw/ZCcJI
Wages: starting wage for full-time manufacturing associates is $16.25 with benefits.
2 . Full-Time Second Shift – http://adtrk.tw/ZCcIK
Wages: starting wage for 2nd shift is $16.54 per hour.
3. For the 2017 Season (Seasonal) – http://adtrk.tw/ZCcHg
Wages: starting wage is $15.60 per hour. Shift differentials are 6% for 3-11 shift and 9% for the 11-7 shift.