Manufacturing Technician, 3A Day Shift 4:30am-3pm

The Kinetic Group; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one healthcare coverage

Parental leave

401(k) match up to 6%

Career development opportunities

Education assistance

Paid time away from work

Job summary

The Kinetic Group is hiring for a manufacturing associate in Lonoke, Arkansas. The role involves transporting materials, loading machines, and maintaining accurate process records to support efficient production flows.

You will work with hazardous materials according to safety standards, wear protective gear, and participate in team-based problem solving. Strong English communication and a High School diploma are required to succeed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• Must be able to read and follow written instructions and safety procedures.
• Experience with forklift operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe and orderly manner and follow plant rules.
• Wear required safety equipment and maintain readiness.
• Attend shift, department and plant meetings as directed.
• Tend machines/processes by loading materials and conveying scrap as directed.
• Maintain process records and keep area clean and orderly.
• Mentor new and temporary associates in the work area.
• May handle hazardous waste with proper training and supervision.

Skills

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Pay Range:

Starting Hourly Rate: $24.35

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

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.

Original 12-March-2014

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 other employees.

Work Environment:
Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.

Benefits:

At The Kinetic Group, we believe the people who build great products deserve great support. That’s why we offer day-one healthcare coverage, company-paid parental leave, a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, career development opportunities, education assistance, and paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

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