Hitch Loader / Unloader

Flex-N-Gate; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate in Grand Rapids is seeking production workers to ensure the on-time quality of automotive components. You will read instructions and follow procedures on the line during 1st and 2nd shifts. Hourly rate starts at $20.25.

Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand most of the shift, and wear PPE; Ventra GR29 LOTO training is required to maintain safety and compliance with IATF16949, ISO 14001 and 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Load / unload metal hitches to a conveyor line to be painted.
• Read / follow Process and Work Instructions.
• Perform jobs within operation of assigned work area.
• Use Help Chain for equipment problems and scrap/quality issues.
• Follow IATF16949 requirements per standards.
• Follow ISO 14001 requirements per standards.
• Maintain 5S standards as they relate to housekeeping in the assigned work area.
• Report any and all safety issues immediately to supervisor / team leader / management staff.
• Maintain compliance to Company policies, work rules, safety standards and housekeeping policies.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

Primary responsibility is the production of quality parts while maintaining rate. Reads work instructions and follow oral instructions. 1st and 2nd Shift available. Hourly Rate starts at $20.25

Key Responsibilities

• Load / Unload metal Hitches to a conveyor line to be painted.
• Read / Follow Process and Work Instructions.
• Performs jobs within operation of assigned work area.
• Uses Help Chain for equipment problems and scrap/quality issues
• Follows IATF16949 requirements per standards
• Follows ISO 14001 requirements per standards.
• Maintains 5S standards as they relate to housekeeping in the assigned work area.
• Reports any and all safety issues immediately to supervisor / team leader / management staff.
• Maintains compliance to Company policies, work rules, safety standards and housekeeping policies.

Working Requirements

• Previous experience preferred, but not required.
• Complete and Pass Ventra GR29 LOTO Trainings.
• Able to perform in a high-paced environment.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in cold and hot environments
• Upper body mobility is required along with the physical requirements of lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling.
• Must be able to stand 90% of the time.
• Able to lift / carry / move using one or two hands from 1 lb. to 50 lbs.
• Overtime as required.

Must wear required PPE at all time.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.