Mechanical Technician

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour

Shift Timings: 6:30 AM - 3 PM, Monday - Friday

Summary:

• Seeking a Shipping and Receiving Associate to oversee daily shipping and receiving operations.
• Position involves unloading/loading trucks, receiving and distributing materials, operating forklifts, and preparing products for shipment.
• Role includes flexing into the production area as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Load and unload trucks, receive incoming materials using site processes and systems.
• Ensure materials are received and distributed to assigned locations; serve as main contact for assembly team regarding part locations.
• Prepare products for shipment and process necessary shipping paperwork.
• Perform inventory cycle counts.
• Apply labels, stickers, stencils for identification and ease of storage or shipping.
• Use hand tools like banders, nail guns, hammers, and tape measures to secure shipments and build pallets and boxes.
• Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and cranes.
• Perform quality inspections, including visual inspections of materials during shipping and receiving processes, and identify non-conformance.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safety procedures, ensuring equipment, tools, and work areas are clean and orderly.
• Exhibit teamwork, maintaining a positive and team-based attitude; support peers during high demand by working assigned hours and overtime as required.
• Follow established procedures and handle materials in accordance with established guidelines.
• Use appropriate lift assist or partner lift when moving materials/products; may lift and carry up to 35lbs and push or pull up to 100lbs.
• Cross-train and flex into production roles as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum one year of previous experience in a manufacturing, shipping & receiving, or related work environment.
• Experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial trucks.

Preferred Skills:

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills; ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Understanding of basic inventory and logistics concepts.
• Experience using various tools including manual/electric tools, fork trucks, jib cranes, hand carts, tape measures, storage/packaging materials, and prescribed safety equipment.
• Proficiency in using computers, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Position Criteria:

• Ability to interact and contribute in a small team environment and flex according to production demands.
• Must be able to lift 35lbs regularly.
• Effective communication skills in all written and verbal formats; ability to follow manufacturing drawings and instructions.
• Awareness of health and safety practices and activities; actively observe fellow employee work practices and incorporate safety.
• Participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Attend and actively participate in site meetings and training sessions.