Samples - Day Shift

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture between Worthington Industries and Armstrong World Industries, has established worldwide leadership in the production of suspended ceiling systems.

WAVE produces metal ceiling grids that can be combined with Armstrong ceiling boards as a complete package or sold individually.

Founded in 1992, WAVE operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the golden rule.

This philosophy serves as an unwavering commitment to the customer, supplier, and shareholder, and it serves as the foundation for one of the strongest employee-employer partnerships in American industry.

For more information about our products, please visit http://www.worthingtonarmstrongventure.com

WAVE is currently looking for a Samples team member to join our team! The schedule is Monday through Friday 7 AM - 3 PM.

This position is responsible for performing various operations necessary to manufacture, pack, and ship sample acoustical products to internal sales representatives and external customers.

General Responsibilities:



* Conduct product setups which include the setting of simple die configurations, stop gauges, and adjustments on the brake press, and cut-off press.


* Inspect material for defects, color accuracy and kit fulfillment.


* Prepare sample kits for shipment in accordance with defined packaging and shipping requirements.


* Prepare daily shipment detail report to confirm outbound postage charges and ensure accuracy for accounts payable.


* Maintain adequate inventory of sample kits and individual sample kit components.


* Complete all required paperwork and documentation; including quality, scrap, housekeeping and end-of-shift production.


* Maintain all work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition at all times.


* Perform all work in a safe manner; use proper lock-out procedures during repairs or machine adjustments.

Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and make certain that all safety equipment is in proper working order.


* Perform these and other related duties as assigned or directed.


* Actively participate in communication and WAVE culture.

In addition to the above general responsibilities, a samples employee must preserve a safe work environment and work in a safe manner following all safety SOPs.

Measures of Effectiveness; including, but not limited to:



* Safety - OSHA rate, compliance to regulations/policies, evidence of risk reduction, engagement in 8-Step Safety Process, near-miss reporting


* Quality - Ability to recognize defects and implement corrective actions, correct packaging of samples


* Productivity - Sample kits per hour, on-time delivery and accuracy of order fulfillment, accuracy of sample kit completion


* Communication - Shift handoff and line preparation, Gemba, kaizen event participation

Qualifications:



* High school diploma or GED


* Preferred; knowledge and experienc...