Title: Utility Hand

Reports to: Paint Line Supervisor

Department: Paint Department

Full-time

Nonexempt

Position Summary:

Since 1961, the Wellborn family has owned and operated Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. The goal is to provide kitchen and bath cabinets crafted by dedicated Wellborn employees with the utmost quality and care. Today, over 55 years later, the product line has broadened to include cabinetry and storage solutions to help maximize the total home living space. As a point of contact between the factory and our customer, this role will employ care and organizational skill to continue to make Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. the most valued provider of permanent home cabinets designed for a lifetime of gracious living.

The incumbent in this position supports the activities and responsibilities of the Paint Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for color pour downs to ensure the color is correct when sprayed on parts.
• Responsible for changing the paint filters.
• Responsible for removing waste and disposing of it properly from paint line area.
• Work with Finish Materials Buyer/Coordinator to keep track of paint inventory.
• Periodically check the pumps and agitators all along the paint lines.
• Keep stain bottles filled for production.
• Responsible for flushing paint lines according to schedule.
• Keep topcoat and sealer at recommended levels for production.
• Responsible for sticking bulk tanks every 2nd day.
• Keep a minimum of 300 gallons in the bulk tanks.
• Responsible for removing rags and combustible material and storing in the proper containers.
• Responsible for keeping the drums and buckets crushed for disposal.
• Clean dock and monitor and haul waste to proper locations.
• Monitor communication boards to ensure job duties are complete.
• Ensure all paint containers are closed and labeled.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Line Loader position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Additional duties may be assigned by the manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be team oriented, interactive, and possess strong communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter who works well under pressure and can follow daily work assignments.
• Ability to stay-on-task, follow safety guidelines and work process procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have forklift experience to load/unload paint barrels to and from storage.
• Possesses a willingness to learn new ways to enhance productivity.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or 1yr of equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated skills in planning, prioritizing and time management.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and timely completion of tasks.
• Organization and planning

Scope and Impact:

Position has recurring work situations that involve having a high attention to detail and service results. It is important that Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. Safety protocols be followed as a guide for operational direction. Failing to follow prescribed guidelines will waste resources and adversely impact performance.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to work flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. Employee is subject to outside and inside environmental conditions; inside conditions frequently, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change. Must be able to endure the extreme heat of summer weather.

• Primarily works in a manufacturing environment.
• Frequently required use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear clearly.
• Frequently required to bend; lift; stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Frequently required to lift and move drums with hand trucks weighing up to 250 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Uses safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above position description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/ or abilities. To perform this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.