Empire Candle Co., LLC
Utility Associate (Floater) - 1st Shift
Empire Candle Co., LLC, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
Position Overview
Provide operations support of various types and in various locations at Empire Candle.
Position Hours Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
Hourly Pay Rate $16.50
Essential Job Functions
Ability to work as PO labeler in distribution or production level 1 general labor as assigned.
Have a means of moving from assignment as necessary including changing part way through a work day. Work could be in any of the company addresses – 204 Donovan Road, 2925 Fairfax Trafficway, 2900 Fairfax Trafficway or 3100 Fairfax Trafficway.
Keep in communication with the person assigned to coordinate your work group via telephone to confirm work assignment for the next work day (assignment changes within a day would be communicated through local supervision).
Comply with all workplace standards and safety procedures, including Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements (OSHA), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Company Guidelines.
Follow equipment operating parameters to maximize production, while meeting all product specifications.
Equipment that may be used during general labor activities include, but are not limited to:
Scissors – used to trim wicks, undo pallet wrapping, open boxes
Box Cutters – used to undo pallet wrapping, open boxes
Hot Plates – used to heat hot melt adhesive to glue wicks into jars manually
Wicking Machines – automatic and semi-automatic wicking machines that assist in placing and gluing wicks in jars
Pour Heads – automatic liquid filling machines that dispense the desired amount of wax into each jar
Heat Gun – used for touching up minor aesthetic blemishes on candles
Labeler – Applies labels to the product
Taper – Applies box tape to the packed-out corrugated cases
Tape gun to repair incidental damage to cartons
Hand or semi-automatic stretch wrapper to secure pallets
Pallet pal ergonomic lifting/rotating tables
Hand operated pallet jacks or manual stackers
Production Level 1 General labor activities include, but are not limited to: (2925 Fairfax Trafficway)
Standing for up to 12 hours per shift
Bending and reaching
Tasks that require good finger dexterity like manually gluing wicks in jars, using scissors, putting lids on vessels, etc.
Unloading empty jars from pallets
Loading empty jars onto conveyor belts
Placing metal wick holders on poured candles to keep wicks centered and straight
Putting lids on jars
Assembling corrugated components such as boxes and partitions
Packing finished products into boxes
Stacking finished cases onto pallets in the correct Ti-Hi pattern
Display and assortment building in project areas
PO labelling activities include, but are not limited to: (3100 Fairfax Trafficway, 2900 Fairfax Trafficway)
Follow the instructions that are given by the label team lead
Match PO labels to the case number and apply PO labels to cases
Keep track of case counts for each completed pallet for use in preparing shipping documents
Unwrap and unstack pallets of product to prepare for team member to apply label to
Stack cases to pallets and stretch wrap pallet when finishedUnderstand how pallets are built in a consistent hi/tie fashion and follow accepted stack patterns
Work with others in a team-oriented environment
Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This will be verified via practical testing administered by a member of management or QC.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Obtain a passing score for this job on Empire Candle math test
Detail orientated and highly accurate.
Must be able to communicate verbally and interpret written work instructions.Manufacturing experience in a high paced facility preferred.
Basic computer skills required.
Demonstrated ability to work safely in a production environment required.
Demonstrated ability to read/interpret/follow instructions in regard to workplace documentation, such as:
SOP’s, Operator Checklists, Work Instructions, etc.
Work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated once training is completed
Low sensitivity to highly fragranced work environment.
Good color acuity.Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Position requires the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time; walking around plant; lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, lift and reach repetitively.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associate with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments).
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Position Hours Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
Hourly Pay Rate $16.50
Essential Job Functions
Ability to work as PO labeler in distribution or production level 1 general labor as assigned.
Have a means of moving from assignment as necessary including changing part way through a work day. Work could be in any of the company addresses – 204 Donovan Road, 2925 Fairfax Trafficway, 2900 Fairfax Trafficway or 3100 Fairfax Trafficway.
Keep in communication with the person assigned to coordinate your work group via telephone to confirm work assignment for the next work day (assignment changes within a day would be communicated through local supervision).
Comply with all workplace standards and safety procedures, including Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements (OSHA), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Company Guidelines.
Follow equipment operating parameters to maximize production, while meeting all product specifications.
Equipment that may be used during general labor activities include, but are not limited to:
Scissors – used to trim wicks, undo pallet wrapping, open boxes
Box Cutters – used to undo pallet wrapping, open boxes
Hot Plates – used to heat hot melt adhesive to glue wicks into jars manually
Wicking Machines – automatic and semi-automatic wicking machines that assist in placing and gluing wicks in jars
Pour Heads – automatic liquid filling machines that dispense the desired amount of wax into each jar
Heat Gun – used for touching up minor aesthetic blemishes on candles
Labeler – Applies labels to the product
Taper – Applies box tape to the packed-out corrugated cases
Tape gun to repair incidental damage to cartons
Hand or semi-automatic stretch wrapper to secure pallets
Pallet pal ergonomic lifting/rotating tables
Hand operated pallet jacks or manual stackers
Production Level 1 General labor activities include, but are not limited to: (2925 Fairfax Trafficway)
Standing for up to 12 hours per shift
Bending and reaching
Tasks that require good finger dexterity like manually gluing wicks in jars, using scissors, putting lids on vessels, etc.
Unloading empty jars from pallets
Loading empty jars onto conveyor belts
Placing metal wick holders on poured candles to keep wicks centered and straight
Putting lids on jars
Assembling corrugated components such as boxes and partitions
Packing finished products into boxes
Stacking finished cases onto pallets in the correct Ti-Hi pattern
Display and assortment building in project areas
PO labelling activities include, but are not limited to: (3100 Fairfax Trafficway, 2900 Fairfax Trafficway)
Follow the instructions that are given by the label team lead
Match PO labels to the case number and apply PO labels to cases
Keep track of case counts for each completed pallet for use in preparing shipping documents
Unwrap and unstack pallets of product to prepare for team member to apply label to
Stack cases to pallets and stretch wrap pallet when finishedUnderstand how pallets are built in a consistent hi/tie fashion and follow accepted stack patterns
Work with others in a team-oriented environment
Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This will be verified via practical testing administered by a member of management or QC.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Obtain a passing score for this job on Empire Candle math test
Detail orientated and highly accurate.
Must be able to communicate verbally and interpret written work instructions.Manufacturing experience in a high paced facility preferred.
Basic computer skills required.
Demonstrated ability to work safely in a production environment required.
Demonstrated ability to read/interpret/follow instructions in regard to workplace documentation, such as:
SOP’s, Operator Checklists, Work Instructions, etc.
Work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated once training is completed
Low sensitivity to highly fragranced work environment.
Good color acuity.Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Position requires the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time; walking around plant; lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, lift and reach repetitively.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associate with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments).
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