Manufacturing Technician, Level 3B Evening Shift 3pm-1:30am

Remington; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one healthcare coverage

Company-paid parental leave

401(k) match

Career development opportunities

Education assistance

Paid time away

Job summary

The Kinetic Group is seeking a reliable production technician to transport materials, load machines, and maintain safe, efficient process flow. You will monitor and document process steps, support ISO goals, and participate in team initiatives.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year forklift experience with certification, and basic PC skills. Expect a safety-conscious environment with opportunities for growth and training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English sufficiently to perform tasks.
• One year forklift experience; must pass forklift certification.
• Basic PC skills to navigate menus and print documents.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or more machines or processes as directed by supervisor.
• Tend conveyors and loading of raw materials as required.
• Maintain documentation and records for process integrity.
• Keep work area clean and orderly, adhere to 5S standards.
• Mentor new or temporary associates in assigned area.
• Assist with safety and hazardous waste handling as trained.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Reading & writing English

Basic PC skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Forklift certification (1 year experience)

Tools

SAP/MRP system

Job description

Pay Range

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national; (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (a/k/a green card holder); (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157; or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Gun Control Act Requirements: It is unlawful for these categories of persons to possess (for business or personal reasons) firearms or ammunition: (i) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (ii) fugitive from justice; (iii) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act 21 U.S.C. 802); (iv) who has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to any mental institution; (v) illegal alien; (vi) discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; (vii) who has renounced his or her United States Citizenship; (viii) who is subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner; or (ix) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

Across The Kinetic Group, we rally for the customer by fostering collaboration, sharing insights and scaling competencies. We engineer our products in ways that match the drive of the people who put them to work in the field, on the course and on the battlefield. We’re not just a name on the door — we are the people developing the products that help customers the world over. The Kinetic Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without to regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law. The EEO Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail].