Production (Utility Helper)

Description

Fitesa is a global leader in nonwoven fabric solutions, specializing in providing innovative fabrics the hygiene, medical, and industrial markets. Our Washougal, WA Union facility has an excellent opportunity for a Production Associate (Utility Helper) to join the team. 

Requirements

This position is responsible for providing assistance to the production line as needed.

• Making heads
• Providing down day supplies
• Material Handling of finished product rolls
• Repackaging and repairing product rolls for shipment
• Cutting cores, performing resin duties and transporting materials

Additional Responsibilities:

• General facility clean up
• Machinery cleaning such as screens and filters
• Trash removal

 Educational Requirements and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 3 to 5 Years in a Manufacturing environment highly preferred
• Non-Woven Experience a plus
• Must be willing and able to work shift work - 8 hr shifts.  Rotating shift work - Days, Graveyard, Swing
• Willingness and ability to pass a drug screen and background check is required

Additional Information:

• Paid vacation
• 9 paid holidays 
• 7% 401(K) paid by the company up to 4% dollar for dollar match + additional 3% company contribution
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• Opportunity for overtime
• Potential for internal growth
• Shift differential

  Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift up to 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
• Work around varying temperatures
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Additional Information: Fitesa offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Eligibility to apply is in accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa HR with questions regarding eligibility.

• This position is based in the United States. International transfers are not available for this position.
• The Company does not provide sponsorship for employment visas or other work authorization for this position, now or in the future.