Lead Production Associate

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Job Description:

Are you looking for a new challenge? Passionate about innovation? Want to work for a company that values integrity, teamwork and loyalty?

At LATICRETE International we are driven to be a top ten construction chemical company that still values family, diversity, collaboration and invention. We’ve been in business for over 60 years, family owned/operated for three generations and are available in 100 countries. In 2017, The Hartford Business Journal named us one of Connecticut’s Top Family Owned Companies!

We don't just make innovative, industry-leading products. We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, our partners, and the global communities in which we operate.

We are seeking passionate and ambitious employees who want to make a difference not just within our organization, but within their communities and the world. If that sounds like you, then what are you waiting for? Join the family and expand your horizons!

Just some of our benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement
• 12 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
• Hiring Bonus

Covid-19 Precautions:

At all of our facilities we are taking additional precautions with temperature checks, deep cleaning, testing, and work from home opportunities.

Overview:

Entry level position.  Performs variety of routine production functions in accordance with company work instructions and procedures.  

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Operation of all production equipment in their area with moderate level of supervision.
• Work from standard Formula Sheets to load raw materials.
• Familiar with all raw materials used in area by name, code and bin location.
• Knowledgeable of handling procedures for all materials in area to prevent accidents. 
• Knowledgeable of all safety procedures and equipment in area. 
• Package out all products to correct weights or volumes following work instructions.
• Perform all clean-up operations in the area, including but not limited to, washing of mixers and cleaning of packaging equipment.
• Physical strength to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to work in hot and/or cold weather conditions in open warehouse area.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs (open mesh) with varying degrees of pitch.

Nonessential Job Functions:

• Other duties as directed by the Supervisor.

Job Specifications/Skills:

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written skills.
• Demonstrable ability to read and understand written work instructions.
• Team cooperation - maintain positive, cooperative attitude with all employees of LATICRETE and all customers.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate.

Travel:

• 5%