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Colonial Group; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a production support candidate to work in a busy manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes teamwork to boost productivity, reduce downtime, and cut waste on the plant floor.

Candidates should be able to follow 5S standards, observe lock-out tag-out safety procedures, and maintain safe work practices while supporting various shifts and occasional overtime. The position requires physical work including lifting parts up to 30 lbs and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a team to support a manufacturing operation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to share ideas with others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed; availability for first/second shift.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.
• Assist all jobs on the plant floor as needed and maintain safety procedures.
• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.
• May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for up to 12 hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Urgency

Multi-tasking

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.

Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work. Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor.

Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.

Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.

Other duties as assigned.

May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Graduate or GED.

Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.

Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Must be willing to work the first and second shift.

Must have a good attendance record.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment is preferred.

Possess an understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.

Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.

Excellent communication skills.

Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.

Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.

Strong verbal communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.