Seasonal Production Associate - Columbia, United States - Susquehanna Glass Company

Description

We are gearing up for the holiday season and we are currently looking for people who can work in a fast paced environment.

The ideal applicant must be energetic and upbeat and have a strong initiative to complete tasks on their own.

Applicants should also be willing to be cross trained and should be flexible with switching between various tasks throughout the day.

This position is seasonal with the possibility of advancement.


About Susquehanna Glass Company
Susquehanna Glass Company has been a world-leading glass decorating company since 1910.

Headquartered in Columbia, Pennsylvania, we are a third-generation, family-owned business built on a tradition of artisanship and we are dedicated to crafting high-quality, personalized gifts that celebrate and strengthen relationships.

We partner with global brands like Zulily, Wayfair, Amazon and Williams-Sonoma to create and distribute memorable tabletop gifts.

We are growing We have several production associate positions - both full-time and part-time - available today.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who take pride in doing quality work and are looking to be a part of a family-owned business that prioritizes a collaborative environment.

We prioritize training and enrichment and there are many opportunities for advancement, skill-building, and training.


Seasonal Production Associate

Job requirements:

• All employees must complete SGC's training program
• Meet daily production quota (as specified by your team Lead)
• Come to work every day with a great attitude and strong work ethic
• Be adaptable and open to being trained to work in multiple departments
• Read and follow work orders to fulfill customer specifications
• Perform quality control by making sure each piece meets our high quality standards

Job Positions by Department
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Note: All job positions require employees to be able to read and understand a work order._

Deep Etch Department

• Graphic Designer_
• Masker_
• Taper_
• Sand Blaster_
• A sand blaster is responsible for operating a sand blasting machine which uses high pressure air and sand to etch an image into glassware. As a sandblaster, you must ensure that each piece of glass is blasted evenly and deeply, without breaking the product.
• Washer_
• The washer received the etched products from the sand blaster and uses a commercial hot water dish washing machine to clean the glassware and then removes all sticker and tape material. This is one of the most important roles in the assembly line, as the washer is also responsible for quality assurance.
• Packer_
• Packers must be sure each order is complete and everything matches the work order before packing the product. They are also responsible for making sure each order is packed in the correct box, with the correct packaging material and inserts.
• Shipper_
• Shippers are required to process the shipment of each order by scanning the barcode on the work order, selecting the correct box size, and weighing the product. It is important to make sure all of the information on the work order matches the information on the ship station computer before processing the label. The shipping labels get applied to each box and the boxes are then sorted by delivery service. This shipper must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Ornament Department

• Picker_
• Laser Operator_
• A typical day for a laser operator in our ornament department involves choosing the correct file setups for each ornament and loading in the artwork files, and making adjustments to the machine to ensure that it is lined up and focused properly. A basic knowledge of Windows, navigating file systems, and graphic software (Adobe Illustrator) is preferred but not required if the operator is computer savvy.
• Rub N Buff_
• Packer_
• Packers in the ornament department receive finished product from the Rub n Buffers and are required to match each ornament to their appropriate box by matching the engraved personalization on the ornament with the information on the work order label. They are also the second step in the quality assurance process of each ornament to guarantee that all ornaments are engraved and rub n buffed correctly and are not broken or damaged in any way.
• Shipper_
• Shippers are required to process the shipment of each order by scanning the barcode on the work order and weighing the product. It is important to make sure all of the information on the work order matches the information on the ship station computer before processing the label. The shipping labels get applied to each box and the boxes are then sorted by delivery service. The shipper dedicated to the ornament program must be able to operate two ship stations at the same time. Positioned beside each other, and when timed correctly, one ship station can be processing the shipping label while the next work order is being loaded on the other.

Silk Screen Department

• Screen Press Operator_

Laser Department

• Laser Operator_
• A las