Hitch Loader / Unloader

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a production associate to ensure quality parts while maintaining rate. You will read work instructions and follow oral directions on 1st and 2nd shifts, with an hourly rate starting at $20.25.

You will load/unload metal hitches to a conveyor for painting, follow Process and Work Instructions, and address equipment issues with the Help Chain. Candidates should be able to work in cold or hot environments, stand most of the time, and lift up to 50

Qualifications

• Reads and follows work instructions.
• Willing to work 1st and 2nd shifts.
• Hourly rate starts at $20.25.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload metal hitches to conveyor line for painting.
• Read/Follow Process and Work Instructions.
• Performs tasks within 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 related to housekeeping.
• Reports safety issues to supervisor/leadership.
• Adheres to company policies, work rules, safety standards and housekeeping policies.

Skills

Read work instructions

Safety adherence

Physical stamina

Job description

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.