Assembler, General

Lcindustries; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LCI in Jackson, MS is seeking a General Assembler to perform material assembly and operate equipment, focusing on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. This role requires basic reading and math skills, with 3–6 months of related experience and the ability to follow standardized procedures on an assembly line.

Highlights include a stable Monday–Friday schedule from 7:30 AM to 4 PM, opportunities to contribute to a diverse team, and a workplace committed to empowering people who are blind or

Qualifications

• Basic reading and math skills.
• Three to six months related experience and/or training.
• Follow standardized procedures to operate machinery used in the production process.
• Meet daily production goals.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with all safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors and managers.
• Follow standardized procedures to operate machinery used in the production process and/or to assemble parts on an assembly line.
• Perform general manual activities and tasks in an industrial environment.
• Operate machinery to assist in the production process
• Assemble materials and equipment as required to perform assigned tasks.
• Meet daily production goals.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with all safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Complete equipment checks for all equipment prior to the start of production
• Perform manual dexterity work involving the use of fingers, hands, arms, and legs
• Inspect, pack and label per customer specifications using safe work practices.
• Moderate Lifting
• Prolonged sitting or standing
• Contribute to a diverse team, working toward a common goal.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Skills

Basic reading

Math skills

Production experience

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Job description

The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:

• EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
• BUILD: We create over 2,000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.
• SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of “base supply centers,” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation’s military.
• SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The General Assembler job involves material assembly, equipment operations, decision making, ability to show attention to quality detail work, and the ability to multitask. An employee that is dedicated to safety, quality and meeting the needs of our customer.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

Jackson, MS

Monday-Friday 7:30 AM – 4 PM

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors and managers. Prior manufacturing experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic reading and math skills. Previous production experience needed. Three to six months related experience and/or training.
• Follow standardized procedures to operate machinery used in the production process and/or to assemble parts on an assembly line.
• Perform general manual activities and tasks in an industrial environment.
• Operate machinery to assist in the production process
• Assemble materials and equipment as required to perform assigned tasks.
• Meet daily production goals.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with all safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Complete equipment checks for all equipment prior to the start of production
• Perform manual dexterity work involving the use of fingers, hands, arms, and legs
• Inspect, pack and label per customer specifications using safe work practices.
• Moderate Lifting
• Prolonged sitting or standing
• Contribute to a diverse team, working toward a common goal.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Why LCI?

• Purpose-driven company driven by principles, not profit
• Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• 401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Ten paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site Health and Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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