Production Support (1st Shift)

Talan Products, Inc; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Learning and development resources

Job summary

Talan Products, Inc in Cleveland, Ohio is looking for a Production Support professional to assist with maintaining efficient plant operations. The role involves enhancing workflow, ensuring safety, and supporting production and shipping areas. Ideal candidates should have manufacturing experience and strong attention to detail.

This position entails various responsibilities such as maintaining organized work areas and assisting with equipment and operational tasks. The company values diversity, offering competitive wages along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching contributions.

Qualifications

• Previous assembly or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.
• Proficient in using hand tools like wrenches, drills, and sockets.
• Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Basic math proficiency.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written, oral, and diagram instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company and equipment operation safety procedures.
• Recommend measures to improve safety and production methods.
• Work on assigned projects to improve plant workflow.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Provide support in packaging, quality, maintenance, shipping, and receiving functions.

Skills

Assembly or manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Ability to interpret blueprints

Proficient in hand tools

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math proficiency

Verbal communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wrenches

Drills

Sockets

Job description

The Production Support role is essential to maintaining efficient plant operations by assisting with various processes, ensuring workplace safety, and providing support across production and shipping areas as needed. The role involves executing tasks to enhance plant workflow, recommending measures for safety and production improvements, and maintaining clean and organized work areas.

Scheduled Workdays

Monday - Thursday, Friday - OT

Scheduled Hours

6am - 4:30pm

Duties + Responsibilities

• Follow all company and equipment operation safety procedures.
• Recommend measures to improve safety, production methods, and equipment performance.
• Work on assigned projects to improve plant workflow.
• Update and maintain shadow boards, audit findings, and report as necessary.
• Collect start-of-shift checklists, audit die set sheets, and ensure completion.
• Assist with process operating instructions and maintain revisions documentation.
• Maintain die set board and open/close shop as scheduled.
• Provide support in packaging, quality, maintenance, shipping, and receiving functions.
• Operate lift truck and fill in as press operator as needed.
• Enter daily labor records on timecards.
• Keep equipment, tools, and work areas clean, organized, and free of debris.
• Assist with timecard collection and review for accuracy, reporting discrepancies.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business requirements and skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Experiences, Knowledge & Skills

• Previous assembly or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.
• Proficient in using hand tools like wrenches, drills, and sockets.
• Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Basic math proficiency.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written, oral, and diagram instructions.
• Efficient work ethic in fast-paced environments.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Openness to learning and adapting to new processes.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The employee must be able to lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to forty (40) pounds and work comfortably in a noisy and potentially hazardous industrial environment. Additionally, they should be capable of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods. During job duties, the employee may also need to sit, stoop, kneel, climb, or balance occasionally. They must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to forty (40) pounds and may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and a risk of electrical shock. There is occasional exposure to high, precarious places, and specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment often features loud noise levels due to moving mechanical parts.

Perks of Joining Our Team

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: We offer competitive wages along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company matching contributions. Additionally, we provide paid holidays, vacation time, and personal days to support your well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our team members have been with us for over 5 years, which speaks to the importance of work-life balance. We prioritize your personal and professional needs to ensure a healthy balance.
• Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of our tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and internal advancement opportunities to advance your career within our organization.
• Learning and Development: At Talan Products, we believe in empowering all team members with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their current roles and beyond. From entry-level to senior-level positions, we provide resources for continuous learning and development.

At Talan Products Inc., we foster a dynamic and collaborative work environment where everyone is valued and respected. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic is strictly prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

This policy extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, recruitment, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.