Production Assistant

Benchmark Human Services company; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services in Fort Wayne is seeking a Production Assistant to support the production floor, assist with setup, inventory, and basic quality control. The role involves labor tasks, material handling, and collaboration with team leads to ensure safe, efficient operations in the workshop.

Candidates should be self-motivated, able to work independently or on a team, follow work instructions, and maintain housekeeping and safety practices on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must be able to follow work instructions.
• Must be able to perform inventory counting and recording.
• Familiar with basic hand tools or willing to learn.
• General understanding of basic housekeeping and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production flow in the workshop to meet customer requirements.
• Perform material handling: wrapping pallets, packaging, labeling, inventory control.
• Conduct inspection duties using go/no-go gauges and weight counting.
• Assist with job set-ups and client training as needed.
• Develop fixtures for production floor use with Team Leads.
• Maintain housekeeping program for raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
• Observe safety and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Assist with client service needs as requested.
• Report suspected abuse or crime per policy.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Follow instructions

Inventory counting

Hand tools

Housekeeping

Job description

Description

Benchmark is a national leader in providing programs to individuals with disabilities and behavioral health needs. The Fort Wayne office is hiring immediately for a Production Assistant! Since 1960, Benchmark has been connecting people and potential. We are committed to empowering those we serve to live as independently as possible, be included in their communities, and reach their full potential. This mission extends to our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences, perspectives, and strengths of our employees. We believe we are stronger, better, and more effective in our pursuits when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.

Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected leaders in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people of all ages at home, at work, and in the community through residential programs, employment services, crisis response, early intervention, and more. View our 65 Years of Stories campaign to learn more about the impact Benchmark employees have made across the country.

Click here to see what it's like to work at Benchmark: Benchmark Human Services Strength & Heart Video

General Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Focus Area Manager, the Production Assistant will perform direct labor and material handling duties. In addition, the supervisor may assign specific quality control/inspection duties relating to the industrial services being performed. The Production Assistant will assist the Focus Area Manager or Team Leads in tracking inventory and the development of fixtures to assist in production operations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Help maintain good production flow through the workshop to meet customer requirements on a timely basis by assisting with direct labor duties in the assigned department. Direct labor duties to include, but not limited to, assembly, cleaning, and machine operation.
• Perform material handling duties to include, but not limited to, wrapping pallets, packaging finished goods, labeling of cases/pallets, inventory of materials and finished goods, reorganizing materials for production.
• Perform inspection duties as assigned to include, but not limited to, visual inspection, using go/no go gauges, and weigh counting.
• Work with Team Leads in job set-ups and client training as needed.
• Assist Management and Team Lead staff in the development of fixtures for uses on the production floor.
• Organize and maintain a housekeeping program on the production floor (raw materials, work in process and finished goods).
• Maintain a general awareness of safety in the work area and report any unsafe conditions to a supervisor immediately.
• Assist with client service needs as requested.
• Reasonable suspicion of a crime against an ICF/MR resident must be reported to Indiana State Department of Health and Law Enforcement (Elder Justice Act).
• Report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately to supervisor or department head.
• Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all individuals.
• Report to work as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision ("self-starter").
• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must be able to follow work instructions.
• Must be able to perform inventory counting and recording.
• Must be familiar with basic hand tools or be willing to learn.
• General understanding of basic housekeeping and maintenance tasks.

Interested candidates can apply online at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Candidates selected for hire will be required to complete a background check in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.