Where is the Manufacturing Production Worker - 1st shift (Marvin Street) role at Smithers-Oasis Company based?

This role is based in Kent, OH.

How many years of experience does this Manufacturing Production Worker - 1st shift (Marvin Street) role require?

The posting calls for 1–2 years of relevant experience.

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Manufacturing Production Worker - 1st shift (Marvin Street)

Q: What is the salary for the Manufacturing Production Worker - 1st shift (Marvin Street) role at Smithers-Oasis Company?

The listed annual base salary range is $37K–$37K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Q: What degree is required for the Manufacturing Production Worker - 1st shift (Marvin Street) role at Smithers-Oasis Company?

This role requires a High school.

Smithers-Oasis Company · Kent, OHtoday

$37k

High school-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $56k (100 that show pay).

Operate machinery to assemble, fabricate, inspect and package foam products on 1st shift.

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on production role at a company making floral foam, medical impression foam and custom engineered foams.

Might not be for you. Repetitive production work with required overtime and physical demands; not R&D or materials development.

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleBS acceptable Realistic requirements

Adjacent materials roleNotifies Leader or Production Manager if foam does not meet required standards; removes scrap material; floral foam manufacturer

Seniority: Entry level
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: High school
Experience: 1–2 yrs
Industry: General manufacturing
Role: Manufacturing / Production

Materials

foam31 roles

Benefits

immediately vested company-matched 401kmonthly attendance bonus up to $12516 days PTO after one year

Role details

Would you like to make a significant impact on the world through your work?

Our employees make a difference by helping

People express and experience emotion by adding value to flowers and plants.
Doctors find solutions to painful foot problems
Bring life-saving medicine and vaccines to people that need them
Farmers in the field, and hydroponic growers, to feed the world

What Smithers-Oasis has to offer

HOURS: Typical full-time 1st shift hours are Monday through Thursday from 6:30am to 4:30pm. Overtime hours will be required based on business needs.
PAY: Starting pay is $18.00/hour, based on experience.
We offer competitive benefit plan options!
Monthly Attendance Bonus Potential up to $125!
Eleven paid holidays per year!
16 days of paid time off after one year!
An immediately vested company-matched 401k plan!

Smithers-Oasis is a diverse global manufacturer and marketer of floral foam and design media, floral accessories, postharvest products, cellular growing media, temperature control packaging, medical impression foam, and custom foams for specialized applications. Our business divisions include OASIS Floral Products, Floralife Postharvest Products, Design Master, OASIS Grower Solutions, Temprecision International, Medical Impression Foam, and Engineered Products.

Our company culture places a high value on integrity and trust, respect and collaboration and offers an opportunity to add value to the organization and build strong professional relationships.

Some Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Production Worker include (but are not limited to):

Operates all assigned machinery as directed, while following safe operating procedures.
Assembles, fabricates, and packages all products under the direction of the Leader or Production Manager.
Sorts, inspects, labels and marks products as required to ensure high quality standards. Notifies Leader or Production Manager if foam does not meet required standards.
Checks assigned machinery daily for malfunctions and informs Leader or Production Manager of any problems.
Maintains high speed, as needed, in order to meet daily production schedules.
Removes all scrap material from assigned work area(s).
Completes all necessary records and reports as assigned.
Maintains clean and safe working area according to the established safety procedures.
Can be assigned to other departments or locations, as production requires.
Participates in and supports Smithers-Oasis continuous improvement activities.
Supports and leads by example the Core Values of the organization.
Performs any other duties as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

Prefer high school diploma or G.E. D. or equivalent experience. Ability to read, write, add, and subtract.
Prefer minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
Follows detailed instructions and standard practices, but decisions require some judgment to choose prescribed alternatives. Requires initiative. Must be knowledgeable of a variety of standard practices.
Conformity to standard safety practices and precautions necessary to ensure safety to others.
May direct and train others on occasion.
Works with average weight materials. Operation of machines may require bending or stooping. Considerable standing and walking. Depending on speed of equipment, may require above average effort. May require high degree of manual dexterity, concentration, and speed.
Frequent exposure to one or more disagreeable elements. Workflow is controlled by constant pressure for completion. Individual has a fair amount of control over pace of work to meet deadlines. Extended work hours may be required to complete job functions.

Smithers-Oasis is a drug free workplace. Upon acceptance of a job offer, the candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screening and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.