MACHINE OPERATOR

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Lakewood Plant - Tacoma, WA 98467Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $24.00 - $30.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: ManufacturingAbout Us Mutual Materials purpose is Building Beauty that Lasts, and we are looking for people who are excited about creating products that build the communities that we work and live in. Since 1900, Mutual has been supplying the materials that have built the Pacific Northwest from suburban neighborhoods to bustling downtowns and we are now building our team to position us for the next 126 years. At Mutual, we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion make our teams and our company better. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the customers, cultures, and communities we serve and where all employees feel included and valued. We invest in our employees and ensure that they have the training and resources to be effective in their jobs every day, while creating opportunities for development and career growth. If Mutual sounds like a workplace you would like to join, reach out to us – we are excited to welcome you to the team! Position Description The essential duties of this position are to be responsible for Safety, Quality, Production numbers, overall efficiency of plant operations, also completing all quality checks and paperwork in a timely fashion. Must be able to prepare, operate, and maintain production machinery to manufacture concrete retaining wall products. This position also requires employee to operate forklift on a regular basis and assist with the loading and packaging of products onto pallets to be wrapped and placed into inventory on an as needed basis. Mon-Thurs. 10-hour shifts, with overtime on Friday's dependent on meeting weekly cycle goal or maintenance needed. 2nd shift: 3pm-1:30am   KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTSQualifications The ideal candidate will have prior equipment operating experience in a manufacturing environment, plus the following requirements: Must be safety oriented, and willing to follow safety processes and regulations. Must be detail and quality oriented with the ability to use measuring instruments to perform basic quality checks. Must possess mechanical aptitude and be able to identify and troubleshoot basic mechanical problems and irregularities. Must be able to continue working as needed after normal shift hours to help complete an ongoing task, we work as a TEAM Ability to work independently, but also in a group setting where teamwork and collaboration is key. This position requires a lot of bending, twisting, and reaching while standing. Must be able to work quickly, while standing, in an extremely fast paced environment. Physical capacity to lift up to 80 pounds on a regular basis Willing and able to work day or night shifts, overtime, at times 6 day weeks during the busy season, and adaptable to changing work hours. Willing to work in both indoor and outdoor conditions Previous forklift experience/ certification is a plus. Benefits Health Benefits Medical/Prescription Coverage Vision Coverage Dental Coverage 401k Retirement Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available. Health Savings Account (HSA) available, with company contributions. Paid Time Off – Holiday Pay, Sick Pay, and Vacation Time Accrual Paid sick time accrual available after 90 days. Paid vacation time accrual, 40 hours available at 6 months. Paid Holidays – 10 scheduled holidays a year. Life Insurance – $60,000 policy at no cost to the employee Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Life, and Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – At no cost to the employee