Main Hold Area Associate

BTD Headquarters; Batesville (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Batesville Tool and Die, Inc. in Batesville, IN, is seeking a versatile Sorting Technician to join the Production Verification Group. You will sort parts, verify with Go/NoGo gauges, and document results in Plex while ensuring accurate labeling and safekeeping of main hold areas.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, label management, and adherence to safety and Lean practices. Some overtime may be required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• GED or HSE diploma required.
• Forklift license if required.

Responsibilities

• Sort parts with precision using defined techniques.
• Use Go/NoGo gauges and other simple gauges for sorting.
• Complete end-of-sort paperwork and enter results in Plex.
• Access Verification sort SWI in Plex and follow instructions.
• Sort with speed and accuracy.
• Scrap parts in Plex and reprint labels as needed.
• Split/merge labels and reprint new ones.
• Operate forklift for main hold moves and keep area organized.
• Flexibility for overtime as needed.

Skills

Sorting techniques

Plex SWI

Forklift operation

Label handling

Documentation & paperwork

Gages (Go/NoGo)

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Education

GED/HSE required

Tools

Plex

Hand tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Computer/monitor

Job description

Description

Purpose of Job:

This position reports to the Production Verification Group Leader and Quality Manager and is responsible for sorting and reworking parts.

Minimum level of education / training required/certificates/licenses:

This position requires a General Educational Diploma (GED) or High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma. Forklift license if required.

Minimum experience required:

No experience is required.

Requirements

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Ability to precisely grasp sorting techniques.
2. Specifically use simplified gages (flush pins, Go/NoGo, etc) for sorting.
3. Accurately completes paperwork at the end of each sort and enter results in Plex.
4. Capability to effectively look Verification sort Standard Work Instructions (SWI) up in Plex.
5. Perform sorting task with speed and accuracy.
6. Ability to competently scrap parts in Plex and reprint new label.
7. Accurately splits and merges labels and reprint new label.
8. One Main Hold Associate needs to be licensed and completely able to use a forklift to move parts in and out of main hold area, keep main hold organized, and moving parts to group sort areas.
9. Based on company needs a flexible work schedule and/or overtime is needed.

Tools and Equipment Used:

1. Plex
2. Hand tools, power tools
3. Pallet jack
4. Computer/monitor/touch screen/keyboard/mouse, etc
5. Part lifter
6. Company Vehicle (valid driver’s license)
7. Forklift

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not supervise others.

Work Ethic Responsibilities:

ETHICS: Enthusiasm, Teamwork, Honesty, Integrity, Character and Self-Motivated

Absenteeism/tardiness: Is conscientious in being at work when scheduled and on time.

Productivity: Perform the highest possible amount of quality work in the least or standard amount of time. Follow documented processes and procedures.

Quality: Do good quality work the first time, avoiding rework. Make good quality decisions as it relates to the job functions. Exhibit problem solving skills.

Safety: Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all safety rules and regulations. Always be conscious of the safety implications of one's actions; consistently observe safety regulations and wear required safety equipment. Do not jeopardize one's own safety or others in any way. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in all designated areas assigned by the company. Immediately report all near misses, safety concerns and accidents. Safely and efficiently use any assigned equipment.

Lean: Participate in and support lean manufacturing programs and principles with a focus to reduce costs with quality product such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Suggestion System, etc. Actively participate in Continuous Improvement to continually strive to improve our processes and procedures. Adhere to 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain.

Environmental: Employee is responsible for complying and supporting any environmental policies and programs put in place by Batesville Tool and Die, Inc. (BTD). Employee may not bring any environmentally hazardous substances or compounds into BTD and is always conscious of the impact on the environment. Support and adhere to Technical Specification (TS) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) activities and procedures.

Other: Perform any other duties as assigned with enthusiasm and without complaint.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and use hand and fingers to handle or touch parts. The employee occasionally is required to reach above shoulders, stoop, kneel, bend. The employee will also be required to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

Please note that these physical demands are based on a typical work day. Physical demands may vary based on the task assigned that day.

Environmental Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to hot and humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises.

These environmental conditions are based on a typical work day. Conditions may vary based on the task assigned that day.

Travel

Occasional domestic travel may be required for this position.

Protective clothing/equipment required:

1. Safety glasses
2. Sturdy leather shoe/boot or steel toed tennis shoe
3. Hearing Protection when required
4. Gloves when handling parts