Tender

JOB SUMMARY

The tender position requires a high level of observation and communication with coworkers. Position reports to Production Supervisor.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Tend or operate machine that packages product.
• Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items.
• Regulate wrapping machine flow, speed, and/or temperature.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur on wrapping machine and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Secure finished packaged items by hand wrapping, gluing, wrapping machine, or attaching fastener.
• Replenish packaging supplies, such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, labels, glue, etc.
• Remove waste from the production areas to improve productivity.

• Perform plant clean-up operations as required by Team Leader.
• Complete any required paperwork.
• Participate in all required 5S/PPS activities as directed by Team Leader.

• Other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Standing for long periods of time
• Walking
• Lifting (35 lb. max)
• Carrying (35 lb. max)
• Pushing (42 lb. max.)
• Pulling (38 lb. max)
• Stooping, Bending, Reaching

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education - none specified
• Age requirement: 18+ years of age.
• 40+ Hours, weekly
• Reading
• Writing
• Mathematics

PPE/SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Steel/composite shoes
• Safety glasses
• Earplugs
• Willing to become forklift certified by EFP Leadership

Company Overview

An industry leader in providing practical solutions to foam molding and fabrication, EFP has a diversified product offering and serves the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical, automotive, recreational vehicle, appliance, plumbing, consumer goods, and building and construction industries. The company is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana and has manufacturing locations in Elkhart, Indiana, Decatur, Alabama, Nashville, Tennessee, and Evansville, Indiana.

EFP can design, mold, fabricate and provide fulfillment capabilities, kitting, assembly, custom systems, and inventory management. Nashville is also home to the company's Temperature Solutions Center of Excellence.

For more than 30 years, EFP, LLC has been owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company with operating subsidiaries throughout North America. In addition to expanded foam products, these companies produce commercial van bodies, step vans, funeral coaches, limousines, pick-up truck bed enclosures and tonneau covers, and precision machined components. The size and strength of the Poindexter companies provides EFP with the leadership and resources to stay on the leading edge in today's market place. Because of this, EFP can provide our customers ground breaking packaging and component solutions.