Production Loader/Unloader Technician

LKQ Corp; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with Generous Company Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

LKQ Corporation in Indiana seeks a Production Tech to help meet quality standards and deadlines. You will operate production equipment, assemble machinery parts, monitor equipment, and follow safety procedures in a warehouse environment.

You will also inspect for defects, report issues, manage stock levels, and assist with shipping processes while working closely with a team. Previous warehouse or production experience is preferred; lifting up to 100 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of production/warehouse experience.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to detect potential machinery problems.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment.
• Maintain the warehouse's machines.
• Assemble machinery parts.
• Store products and materials.
• Meet deadlines of production tasks during shift.
• Report defective products or machinery.
• Check stock levels and report deficiencies.
• Keep the worksite clean to avoid hazards.
• Review and follow manufacturing manuals.
• Ensure shipping procedures are timely.
• Transfer equipment manually or with forklift trucks.
• Follow safety and quality guidelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

PPE compliance

Basic math

Computer basics

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be.

A Production Tech is responsible for meeting quality standards and deadlines for products. They check for defects, assemble products, monitor manufacturing equipment, and closely follow safety procedures to prevent accidents in environments where materials may be hazardous.

Essential Job Duties

• Operate production equipment.
• Maintain the warehouse's machines.
• Assemble machinery parts.
• Store products and materials.
• Meet the deadlines of individual production tasks during shift.
• Report on defective products or machinery.
• Check stock levels and report deficiencies in products or raw materials.
• Keep the worksite clean to avoid hazards from chemicals and fragile products.
• Review and follow manufacturing manuals to build machinery.
• Ensure shipping procedures are timely.
• Transfer equipment manually or with forklift trucks.
• Follow the company's safety and quality guidelines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1+ years of experience required.
• Previous experience as a production worker or similar role in a warehouse.
• Good understanding of how production equipment works.
• Ability to detect potential problems with machinery.
• Knowledge of basic safety rules and precautionary measures (safety gear will be provided).
• Ability to lift heavy loads and transfer them manually.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Requirements

No preferred requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records.
• Problems encountered are simple, repetitive and generally solved by clear directions and procedures.
• Follows standard procedures with no decision making involved.
• Uses guidance/guidelines provide by supervisor/manager.
• Assginments/priorities provide by supervisor/manager.
• Good understanding of how production equipment works.
• Ability to detect potential problems with machinery.
• Knowledge of basic safety rules and precautionary measures (safety gear will be provided).
• Ability to lift heavy loads and transfer them manually.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods of time. The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels. Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Coverage
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.