1st Shift Laborer/Assembler - Bristol, TN

Job Description

ABOUT VICTAULIC

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions with over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Our manufacturing teams are the backbone of everything we do-producing high-quality products used in more than 140 countries to support some of the world’s most critical structures.

An Industry Leader With a Heart as Big as Its Ambition and Innovation

At Victaulic, we’re committed to constructing a better world for and with our people.

Let’s Build a Better World Together.

Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:

• We build from within.
• We stand behind our people.
• We foster an environment for constant learning.
• We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

THE ROLE

We’re hiring a Laborer/Assembler at our Aquamine Facility. You’ll be responsible for material handling, shipping and receiving activities, and the assembly and fabrication of PVC and CPVC valve products.

Overtime: Employees must be willing to work in excess of 8 hours in one shift as business conditions require it. Employees must be willing and available to work weekends on an on-going basis if needed. Overtime will be paid for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in any one week.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Must be able to successfully follow directions and adhere to all safety and work instructions.
• Ensure production is to Victaulic’s established quality standards
• Must be a team player who works effectively with others and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Must be able to safely operate PIVs (Powered Industrial Vehicles i.e. fork trucks, pallet jacks and walk behind stackers), industrial wrappers and jib hoists
• Be able to safely load and unload trucks.
• Follow established work instructions and standard operating procedures to maintain product quality and consistency.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to consistently identify products and product defects
• Maintain work areas, tools, and materials in a clean and organized condition and return materials to designated locations after use.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines and participate in continuous improvement, quality, safety, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Report immediately to their supervisor any injury, unsafe act or condition, or any failure or impending failure of plant equipment.
• Perform all “5S” Daily Requirements and maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Read and interpret work orders, shipping documents, labels, and production instructions.
• Complete all required paperwork, documentation, record keeping and inventory accurately and legibly
• Communicate immediately any unsafe conditions or non-conforming raw materials or products
• Ability to gather necessary products and materials accurately for all customer orders assigned to them
• Must be able to assemble valves using mechanical assembly methods and/or solvent welding processes.
• Meet established productivity, quality, and safety expectations.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors and coworkers.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, shipping paperwork, and production documentation.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and technical skills required.
• Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and basic measuring devices.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience operating pallet jacks and material handling equipment preferred.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Employee will be working in a warehouse/manufacturing environment
• Employee will lift up to 40lbs, generally 5-40lbs
• Frequent lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing
• Employee may have to work on the weekends, overtime, or different shifts
• Employee will wear personal protective equipment at all times such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, gloves, etc

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive hourly pay with shift differentials and overtime opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth-we promote from within
• Tuition reimbursement and skills training

COMPENSATION

The hourly pay range for this position is $19.50 per hour. This role may also be eligible for shift differentials, overtime pay, and the full benefits package described above.

IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP

Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

Let’s Build a Better World Together.