Production Worker

Description

Production Worker Job Summary

The Production Worker is part of the production team, ensuring that a quality product is produced and delivered in a timely manner. The Production Worker will need to observe high safety and quality standards. The Production Worker will also need to be reliable, punctual and be able to perform physical repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

· Assist in the production of orders with consistent speed and accuracy

· Ensure that high quality production standards are met

· Maintain a clean work area and follow health and safety standards

· Follow production guidelines and specifications according to customer’s request

· Safety operate and maintain tools, machinery and equipment

· Complete packaging tasks: assembling gaylords, placing product into gaylord, labeling boxes

· Quality check finished product to ensure completed to customers standards

· Assist in maintaining and organizing accurate inventory levels

· Assist in the ordering of material

· Additional responsibilities as assigned

This job description is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time during the course of employment.

Education & Experience

· High School education or GED is required

· Some light manufacturing assembly, production line experience preferred

· Patch / PA Child Abuse / FBI Fingerprint Clearance are required to begin employment and this is all paid by Life’sWork of Western PA

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

· Physically capable of manual labor including: standing, lifting, reaching and bending

· Able to lift up to 50 pounds

· Reliable and punctual

· Willingness to work as a team with a positive attitude

· Decision making and problem-solving skills

· Flexibility to adapt to changes

· Interpersonal skills

· Basic computer and math skills

Why Join Life'sWork?

At Life'sWork, our mission is simple: Empowering people to live the life they choose. We partner with individuals with disabilities, people facing barriers to employment, and young adults pursuing greater independence. Through workforce development, life skills training, and community engagement, we help people achieve meaningful goals and build fulfilling lives.

When you join Life'sWork, you become part of a team committed to inclusion, empowerment, and creating life-changing opportunities for the people we serve.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation structure, the following benefits are offered to eligible employees:

• •Health Insurance
• •Dental Insurance
• •Vision Insurance
• •Aflac
• •LegalShield
• •Identity Theft Protection
• •Paid Time Off
• •Paid Holidays
• •Retirement Plan – 403(b) with employer match
• •Mileage Reimbursement at the federal mileage rate

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

At Life'sWork of Western PA, we believe that diversity strengthens our organization and enhances the services we provide. We are committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels welcomed, respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.

Life'sWork is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We celebrate diverse perspectives and are dedicated to building a culture where inclusion is embedded in our daily work and community impact.

Requirements

Responsibilities

· Assist in the production of orders with consistent speed and accuracy

· Ensure that high quality production standards are met

· Maintain a clean work area and follow health and safety standards

· Follow production guidelines and specifications according to customer’s request

· Safety operate and maintain tools, machinery and equipment

· Complete packaging tasks: assembling gaylords, placing product into gaylord, labeling boxes

· Quality check finished product to ensure completed to customers standards

· Assist in maintaining and organizing accurate inventory levels

· Assist in the ordering of material

· Additional responsibilities as assigned

This job description is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time during the course of employment.

Education & Experience

· High School education or GED is required

· Some light manufacturing assembly, production line experience preferred

· Patch / PA Child Abuse / FBI Fingerprint Clearance are required to begin employment and this is all paid by Life’sWork of Western PA

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

· Physically capable of manual labor including: standing, lifting, reaching and bending

· Able to lift up to 50 pounds

· Reliable and punctual

· Willingness to work as a team with a positive attitude

· Decision making and problem-solving skills

· Flexibility to adapt to changes

· Interpersonal skills

· Basic computer and math skills