OR SUMMARY Under supervision, the Machine Operator Assistant performs a variety of plant activities to facilitate the efficient operation of the organization. This individual maintains production flow by pulling orders, loading/unloading production materials, ensuring quality control and staging finished product. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Loads and unloads glass. - Inspects glass to ensure quality. - Measures glass to ensure accuracy. - May apply cleaner to send thru washing process. - May assemble and attach hardware to glass. - May trim excess interlayer from edges of glass and load onto baking trays. - May program or reset computer to complete task. - May sort glass by thicknesses. - May pack glass (orders) for shipment. - May attach tickets to glass and load carts in preparation for next department. - Performs additional assignments per the Manager’s direction. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATIONAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Read a tape measurer. - Read and understand tickets and work orders. PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Requires continuous standing, sitting, reaching, walking, talking, stooping, kneeling, crawling and lifting. - Manually lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis; or more using assistance. - Includes close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and color vision with ability to adjust focus. - May require occasional weekend, holiday and evening work. - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT - Manufacturing environment with exposure to extreme temperatures (summer & winter), loud noise, equipment and related noise, moving glass, hazards and atmospheric conditions. - Noise level is usually moderate. - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required.