Production Operator/Fork Truck Driver

Valeo; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Valeo in Winchester, KY, is hiring a Production Operator to work on production and repack services, perform assembly, and follow detailed manufacturing instructions. The role requires reading and understanding complex docs, using hand tools and measurement devices, and maintaining quality through self-inspection.

Expect to stand for long periods, lift 20–50 lbs daily, and work a 7:00am–3:30pm shift with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience at a single company.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Flexible with overtime.
• Willing to work in assigned production department.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Strong command of English, written and verbal.
• Ability to lift 20-50 lbs daily.
• Able to stand for long periods.
• Team-based mindset and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Work on production and/or repack services.
• Perform assembly work.
• Use hand tools, precision measuring equipment, and machinery.
• Troubleshoot and rework as needed.
• Read complex manufacturing documentation and follow instructions.
• Update production records and test results.
• Identify discrepant materials to supervisor.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Wear PPE and operate handheld technology.
• Work in a climate-controlled environment.

Skills

Reading manufacturing instructions

Basic math skills

English language

Teamwork

Reliability & initiative

Overtime flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

ob Type: Full-time

Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join Valeo and revolutionize the conditions of driving for both drivers and passengers!

What You Will Win

As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share. You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value.

About Valeo

Valeo is an automotive supplier, partner to all automakers worldwide. As a technology company, Valeo proposes innovative products and systems that contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions and to the development of intuitive driving. In 2019, the Group generated sales of 19.2 billion euros and invested 13% of its original equipment sales in Research and Development. At December 31, 2019, Valeo had 191 plants, 20 research centers, 39 development centers and 15 distribution platforms, and employed 114,700 people in 33 countries worldwide.Valeo is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.

About The Role

Production Operator Responsibilities

• Work on production and/or repack services
• Perform assembly work
• Tasks require a high level of skill with a variety of hand tools, precision measuring equipment, and machinery
• Typically involves a variety of operations, including troubleshooting and rework, requiring a sufficient understanding of the functional operation of the items assembled as well as the finished product
• Must be able to work from complex and detailed manufacturing documentation and/or verbal and written instructions and specialized fixtures/test equipment
• Operators are also responsible for quality activities, including self-inspection, and stop scrap activities
• Updates production records and test results
• Communicates problems to appropriate personnel
• Identify discrepant materials/components both in writing and verbally to supervisor
• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Develop versatility and competence in all related job tasks and operations
• Wear all necessary PPE
• Operation of handheld technology and basis computer skills
• Working within a limited climate control environment

What You Should Have

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience at one company
• High School diploma or equivalent, or evidence of exceptional ability
• Flexible work availability and comfortable with overtime as needed
• Open minded to working in an assigned production department
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions
• Must have strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Must have ability to use basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying and basic division)
• Must be reliable, have good initiative, committed, and quality focused
• Ability to perform repetitive duties while standing for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 20-50 lbs on a daily basis
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment
• Cooperate and function in a team based environment

Shift

• 7:00am - 3:30ppm
• Overtime as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Pet Insurance

Join us!

Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO² emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!

Diversity by nature

At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talents. You are looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about valeo : https://www.valeo.com