Manfacturing Technician, 3A Evening Shift 3pm-1:30am

thekineticgroup; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

thekineticgroup is seeking a Production Associate in Lonoke, AR to help ensure smooth material flow, machine operation, and strict safety compliance. You will load, convey, and inspect materials, document process data, and support ISO goals.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to 5S standards, and willingness to train on hazardous waste handling and forklift use. Overtime and shift rotation may apply; forklift certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Able to read, write and communicate in English.
• One year forklift experience; able to pass forklift certification.
• Basic computer skills to navigate documents.

Responsibilities

• Tends machines and processes in assigned areas per supervisor instructions.
• Loads raw materials, conveys and weighs scrap materials as required.
• Maintains process records and keeps a clean, safe work area.
• Follows safety rules, uses PPE, and supports ISO goals and 5S.
• Mentors new or temporary associates in the work area.
• May handle hazardous waste under supervision after training.
• Overtime or extended shifts may be required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Quality inspection

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MRP system

Job description

General Summary

Transports raw material, semi-finished goods and finished goods as required to insure efficient process flow. Drains and fills machines with raw material or semi-finished goods as required. Weighs and reconciles scrap in SAP/MRP system. Follows oral and written instructions, wears protective equipment where and when directed and obeys all plant and safety rules and regulations. Supports the facility's mission, safety and ISO goals and directives and is an active participant of the Remington Team.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities (*Essential Functions)

• Works in a safe and orderly manner at all times.
• Obeys plant, department and area rules and regulations and proactively encourages other team members to do so.
• Obtains, maintains and wears or uses all necessary safety equipment as directed by work instructions or area supervisor.
• Attends shift, department and plant meetings in a timely manner as directed by supervisor.
• Tends one or more machines or processes in work area(s) as directed by area supervisor, including but not limited to:
  • Conveying raw materials to machine(s) or work area(s)
  • Loading raw materials into machine(s) or work surfaces
  • Conveying, weighing and processing process scrap materials
• Maintains process integrity with proper documentation and observance of process records.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Assists in mentoring new and temporary associates in assigned work area.
• May handle hazardous waste, including labeling, inspecting, storing and transferring.
• Hazardous Waste Management training must be completed within six months of entering the job and annually each year thereafter. All employees handling hazardous waste must work under direct supervision of a supervisor or other employee trained in hazardous waste management until the employee has received Hazardous Waste Management training.
• Must be forklift certified - 1 year experience.
• Comply with all safety standards and regulations provided by the company and government (e.g. LOTOT, Work Permits, etc.).
• Operates machinery and achieves key performance metrics.
• Adheres to all housekeeping/sanitation standards in and around work area including 5S standards.
• Performs required quality inspections and delivers samples to Ballistics.
• Serves as a team member to solve problems or implement positive improvements.
• Assist with any other projects and/or tasks on an as needed basis as directed by Team Leader and/or management.

*NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by the business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required. Overtime, including working extended shift hours and/or during scheduled days off, may be required.

Educational Skills and Experience

• High School diploma, G.E.D. certificate or recognized equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read and write in the English language sufficient enough to perform the following:
  • Communicate effectively with other team members and supervision
  • Read and comprehend process instructions
  • Record pertinent process information as required
• One year forklift experience - must be able to pass forklift certification.
• Must possess basic personal computer skills sufficient enough to navigate menus and select, open and print documents.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable challenged individuals to perform the essential functions provided this accommodation does not adversely affect other employees. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; extreme heat; explosives and vibration. Eye protection in the form of approved safety glasses with side shields or approved safety goggles is required. Approved steel-toe safety shoes are required. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires hearing protection to be worn in the work area.

Physical Demands

• Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal depth perception and peripheral vision.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move up to 25 lbs. unaided.
• Ability to push a loaded production buggy weighing as much as 1,500 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit for up to 3 hours at a time.
• Ability to occasionally kneel, crouch, bend or extend reach as required to perform tasks.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs.
• Ability to grasp and feel small parts.
• Note: One or more of the Physical Demands may be waived to enable challenged individuals the opportunity of employment provided this accommodation does not adversely affect o