Production Worker at The Wildlife Gallery Inc

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fleshing wheel operation, Detailing animal skins, Scalpel usage, Hazard communication, Safety compliance, Quality control, Teamwork, Production efficiency, Attendance consistency, Heavy lifting, Repetitive motion

Industry

Arts & Crafts

Description

Description Job Title Shaver Pay Range Start in this position with no experience needed at $15/hr. We have an on-the-job, paid, training program here, and track that training with a Progression Guideline. Those who achieve the 12-week goal outlined in the guideline, while maintaining a positive consistency in the following five attributes: Quality, Attitude, Teamwork, Production, and Attendance, will be moved to $17/hr. As production goals continue to be met, pay increases follow. This allows for a lot of room to increase our earnings within the position, and we are always looking to promote from within our company. Benefits Matching 401(k) program and a complimentary financial advisor available. Medical / prescription, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, flex spending account, and more insurance options available after 90-day waiting period. Paid personal time, paid vacation time, paid holidays. Location Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Reports to Team Leaders and Production Manager Summary This position is responsible for operating a round knife, also known as fleshing wheel, to shave down and detail animal skins after they have been pickled and prior to being tanned. Essential Functions Operate fleshing wheel Flesh down and detail animal skins after they have been soaked and pickled Be aware of where the MSDS sheets are and how to read them Abide by the hazard communication program and understand the chemical information sheets Turn faces and take out toe bones with a scalpel Maintain a positive consistency in the following five attributes. Quality, Attitude, Teamwork, Production, and Attendance Wear cut resistant gloves and safety glasses in production areas at all times Meets expectations outlined within the 2-Year Progression Guideline Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisors or managers Competencies Dedication Willingness to learn Thoroughness Collaboration Skills Requirements Required Education and Experience Must be 18 years of age to work on shop floor of tanning industry Preferred Education and Experience High School Diploma Shaving Experience Physical Demands This job requires the ability to bend, stand, and lift. Must be able to stand for extensive periods of time and perform repetitive motion. Lifting requirements are classified as Heavy Work. 25-50 pounds of force will be exerted frequently and 50-100 pounds of force occasionally. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time hourly position. Standard weekly hours include four 10-hour days, either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday from 5:00am until 3:30pm. Shifts may vary per management discretion. Voluntary overtime is occasionally available and mandatory overtime is sometimes required.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for operating a fleshing wheel to shave and detail animal skins after the pickling process. The role also involves performing manual tasks such as turning faces and removing toe bones using a scalpel.