Job Title Helper
Reports To: Production Manager
FSLA status: Non-Exempt
Department: Production

Description Summary: Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment
that is automatic or tended by other machine operators. Responsible for all activities associated
with stacking the equipment and helping the operators including setup, operation, cleanup, and
recommending improvements to operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be
assigned by management: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.

Remove materials and products from machines and equipment, and place them in boxes, trucks
or conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.

Push dual control buttons and move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment.

Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions.

Load materials and products into machines and equipment, or onto conveyors, using hand tools
and moving devices.

Weigh or measure materials or products to ensure conformance to specifications.

Fasten, package, or stack materials and products, using hand tools and fastening equipment.

Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.

Transfer materials and products to and from machinery and equipment.

Open and close gates of belt and pneumatic conveyors on machines that are fed directly from
preceding machines.

Shovel or scoop materials into containers, machines, or equipment for processing, storage, or
transport.

Read and follow instructions on factory masters.

Set-up bundler, hold down arm, load former, and delivery end of machine accurately in
accordance with proper setup techniques.

Fold products and product parts during processing.

Secure proper cover sheets, tie sheets, and load tags for production runs.

Stack finished boxes in accordance with factory master.

Monitor quality of boxes and report quality problems to Operator.

Assist lead machine operator and assistant machine operator as necessary.

Be willing to move up the line of progression to operator regardless of shift.

Ensure correct bundle and unit counts.

Report final count of piece unit to operator.

Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner.

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good
housekeeping.

Helps operators adhere to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the
schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to
Supervisor.

Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED.
Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

6 months’ experience as a Bundler.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts
such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school
math.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral,
or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in
standardized situations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.

Product layouts and production specifications

Product quality specifications

Quality standards

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and
talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach
with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required
to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain 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 with or without notice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. In an eight-hour day employee may:
a. Stand/Walk {} None {} 1-4 hrs {} 4-6 hrs {x} 6-8 hrs
b. Sit {x} None {} 1-3 hrs {} 3-5 hrs {} 5-8 hrs
c. Drive {x} None {} 1-3 hrs {} 3-5 hrs {} 5-8 hrs
2. Employee may use hands for repetitive:
{x} Single Grasping {x} Pushing & Pulling {} Fine Manipulation
3. Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls:

{x} Yes {} No
4. Employee may need to:

a. Bend { } Frequently { x } Occasionally { } Not at all
b. Squat { } Frequently { x } Occasionally { } Not at all
c. Climb Stairs { } Frequently { } Occasionally {x } Not at all
d. Lift { } Frequently { x } Occasionally { } Not at all

5. Lifting:
{ } Sedentary Work: Lift or move 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and
occasional standing/walking.

{ x} Light Work: Lift or move 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and
frequent standing/walking.

{ } Medium Work: Lift or move 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with
occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

{ } Medium Heavy Work: Lift or move 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently
with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

{ } Heavy Work: Lift or move 100 pounds occasionally (with assistance), 50 pounds frequently

with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

KEY TO TERMS: Sitting for 6 hours of an 8 hour work day with lifting of no
Sedentary Work more than 10 pounds occasionally. Possible frequent lifting of

small objects weighing less than 10 pounds such as files and
small parts

Light Work (not to be confused with the terms of Lifting no more than 20 pounds on an occasional basis and up
modified or transitional work) to 10 pounds frequently. Typically requires standing and

walking for 6 hours of an 8 hour day (certain light jobs may
require continuous sitting and entail the consistent use of
either hand or foot controls).

Medium Work Maximum occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds; frequent lifting
of up to 25 pounds. Typically on feet 6 hours of an eight hour
day.

Heavy Work Maximum lifting of up to 100 pounds with frequent lifting of
weights up to 50 pounds. Typically standing and walking of 6
hours out of an 8 hour day.

Very Heavy Work Maximum lifting of over 100 pounds with frequent lifting of
weights up to 50 pounds. Standing and walking for the
majority of the work day.

The following three frequency levels are also defined by the Department of Labor(DOL) and applied to work tasks i.e. rare to occasional
(R/O), frequent (F) and constant (C). The DOL definitions of frequencies are:

Rare to Occasional (R/O) 0-20 times during a shift or 33% of the time

Frequent (F) 20-100 times during a shift or 33-66% of the time

Constant (C) Over 100 times during a shift or 66-100%