Assembler Water Spider - BC1

Bega North America; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BEGA North America is seeking a Water Spider for its California and Colorado Production Facilities to ensure the seamless flow of materials. You will support warehouse and production operations by delivering the right materials at the right time, removing bottlenecks and enabling workers to focus on value-added tasks.

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; lean training a plus.
• 1–3 years in warehouse, logistics, or production environments preferred.
• Understanding of material flow, inventory management, and lean principles.
• Experience with Kanban, JIT replenishment, and warehouse management systems.
• Strong ability to coordinate, prioritize, and multitask in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production lines receive materials just in time to prevent stoppages.
• Ensure kits are complete when delivered to the assembly cell.
• Stage materials at point of use and replenish as necessary.
• Replenish materials and optimize layout for efficient retrieval.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to anticipate material needs and adjust workflows.
• Implement and refine lean practices for consistent replenishment.
• Maintain safety protocols and 5S principles in the workplace.
• Track material movement accurately in ERP/WMS.

Skills

Kanban

Just-in-time replenishment

Warehouse management systems

Lean manufacturing

Forklift certification

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: BC1 - Carpinteria, CA 93013

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $20.19 - $28.27 Hourly

Job Category: Manufacturing

Who we want to be

Companies create a vision statement to answer a very important question, where are we going? A vision statement says what the organization wishes to be like in some years' time. It's usually drawn up by senior leadership to take thinking beyond day-to-day activity in both a clear and memorable way. Here at BEGA, our vision is to be the industry's premier provider of architectural outdoor lighting, control, and furniture solutions.

Why we exist

Companies create a mission statement to answer the most important question, why do we exist? Its aim is to provide focus for management and staff. Mission is synonymous with shared purpose and emphasizes how the organization should view and conduct itself. Our mission should find a way to express the organization's impact on the lives of whomever we are trying to serve, and more importantly make them feel it! Here at BEGA, we have an unwavering commitment to quality above all, in our people, products, partners, and processes. Therefore, our mission is to build quality into everything we do.

Who we are

• Fostering Trust - Everyone at BEGA is responsible for creating an environment of trust. To do this, each of us must have the freedom to communicate with anyone, and it must be safe for everyone to offer ideas.
• Building Community - We are a diverse community of passionate and self-driven individuals who act with integrity, treat people with kindness and respect, hold one another accountable to the highest standards, and collectively promote work-life balance.
• Embracing Growth - We embrace perpetual growth and development, continuous learning, and constant improvement, enabling the brand, the organization, and the individual to realize their full potential.
• Living Responsibly - We are committed to social responsibility and minimizing our impact on the environment over time. To deliver on this mission critical promise we take a balanced approach to people and the planet.

What we believe in

• Respect - we treat everyone with respect by being polite and kind.
• Integrity - we act with integrity by being honest and following our moral and ethical convictions.
• Ownership - we possess an orientation of ownership and a mentality that desires us all to thrive.
• Accountability - we lead by example, always accountable for doing what we agreed we would do

Position Profile

The Water Spider is a critical role within BEGA's California and Colorado Production Facilities, responsible for ensuring the seamless flow of materials to support efficient warehouse and production operations. This highly proactive role is focused on delivering the right materials to the right place at the right time, eliminating bottlenecks, and enabling value-adding employees to remain focused on their tasks.

As a key player in BEGA's operational excellence initiatives, the Water Spider will work cross-functionally with warehouse teams, production staff, and logistics personnel to optimize material replenishment, reduce waste, and improve overall workflow. This individual will embody BEGA’s commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement while upholding safety and 5S principles.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, self-motivated professional with strong attention to detail and a mindset for problem-solving. They thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in creating streamlined processes that enhance productivity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional training in lean methodologies is a plus.
• 1-3 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or production environments is preferred.
• Understands material flow, inventory management, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with kanban, just-in-time replenishment, and warehouse management systems.
• Strong ability to coordinate, prioritize, and multitask in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions.
• Forklift and material handling equipment certification preferred.

What you'll do

• Ensure production lines receive materials just in time, preventing work stoppages and delays. This will require implementing and responding to replenishment signals and triggers.
• Ensure kits are complete when delivered to the assembly cell.
• Stage materials at the point of use and replenish as necessary. Maintain an orderly and accessible stock of materials, optimizing layout for efficient retrieval.
• Work closely with stakeholders to anticipate material needs and adjust workflows accordingly.
• Implement and refine lean practices, ensuring consistent and reliable replenishment processes.
• Proactively identify shortages and inefficiencies; implement solutions to optimize material flow.
• Maintain safety protocols and 5S principles, contributing to an organized and safe environment.
• Track material movement accurately, ensuring data integrity in warehouse management systems.

Performance Measurements

• Ensure all materials reach production or shipping teams on time and in the correct quantities.
• Maintain precise retrieval and tracking of materials, reducing errors and waste whenever possible.
• Improve and sustain replenishment workflows, ensuring minimal downtime in assembly cells.
• Adhere to and enforce 5S and safety standards, maintaining a clean and structured work area.
• Work effectively across teams to support smooth and efficient operations.

Leadership Principles

And finally, BEGA has put forth a set of governing principles. If values govern behavior, principles govern consequences, and we've established four principles to provide the entire organization with a set of hierarchical direction for decision making. First and foremost, as a leader at BEGA, you are the Brand. Be proud of it and protect it. Second, People are BEGA's most valuable asset. Our decisions should always reflect this. Third, Safety is our first priority. Zero lost-time accidents is not a goal, it's an expectation. And last but not least, we strive for Excellence in everything we do!

Position Dimensions

• Move material and perform transactions in BEGA's ERP system with an extremely high degree of accuracy.
• Capable of lifting up to 50lbs. Utilized material moving equipment such as pallet jacks and material carts.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Salary offers typically fall up to mid-range and are negotiable based on experience. The top range is reserved for growth within the role.