Production Assistant Part-time

GCE; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is seeking a Production Assistant to safely perform apparel decorating duties and support quality work and customer service for our clients. The role involves operating embroidery and heat press machines and learning all aspects of the job.

The position requires basic computer knowledge (Excel, Word) and the ability to interact well with customers and team members. Travel to various sites may be involved; background screening is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a related role preferred (1+ year).
• Basic computer knowledge (Excel, Word).
• Ability to interact appropriately with customers and team members.
• Ability to follow written, oral, and diagrammatic instructions.
• Ability to learn all aspects of the job.
• Ability to operate embroidery and heat press machines.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform apparel decorating duties as assigned by management.
• Maintain quality work and customer service for clients.
• Learn and operate embroidery and heat press machines as required.

Skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Team interaction

Instruction following

Embroidery/heat press tooling

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is a nationwide team providing jobs for people with significant disabilities, including our war-wounded veterans. Since its establishment in 1986, GCE has helped match team members to fulfilling careers, from custodial services to facilities maintenance and food services, plus other business lines in between. Working with customers from the U.S. military, commercial business and community partners – as well as federal, state and local governments – GCE is one of the country’s largest private employers of persons with disabilities. Learn more at GCE.org.

Overview

The Production Assistant - is responsible for safely performing apparel decorating duties as assigned by management. This position uses job related knowledge and judgment to complete assignments consisting of numerous steps varying in nature and sequence. The production assistant selects from alternative methods and refers problems not solvable by adapting or interpreting substantive guides, manuals, or procedures. Quality work and customer service is expected to be provided to the client at all times.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience:
  One (1) year of work experience in a related role is preferred.
• Must have basic computer knowledge (Excel, Microsoft Word, etc.).
• Must have knowledge and willingness to learn all aspects of the job.
• Must interact appropriately with customers and team members.
• Must be able to carry out written, oral, and diagrammatic instructions.
• Must be able to work in a repetitious manner.
• Must be able to learn to operate the various embroidery and heat press machines.
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings, as appropriate.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on the specified contract(s).

Rate of pay: $15.00 per hour.

Physical Requirements:

May travel to and from various locations and buildings throughout the year and in various weather conditions. Most work will take place indoors. Will work with cleaning chemicals. Will be required to follow the Emergency Operations Work Assignment per customer requirements. Schedules are subject to change.

While performing this job's duties, the team member is regularly required to bend, crouch, walk, climb stairs and ladders, reach above head, and lift up to 40 pounds. Must be able to assist in lifting equipment and move furniture when necessary; will occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

The mental demands, physical demands, and environmental factors described here are representative of those that a team member must meet to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Global Connections to Employment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED