Production Support - 3rd Shift

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Florida seeks a Production Associate to support manufacturing processes and maintain quality standards. You will read and interpret technical specifications, operate with standardized methods, and participate in Lean initiatives to improve efficiency.

The role requires good verbal and interpersonal communication, basic math and reading/writing skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Education required: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: Production work preferred but not required.
• Basic math, reading and writing skills; good verbal and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and policies to maintain a clean, organized and safe environment.
• Read, interpret, and work from technical specifications and communicate information visually and verbally.
• Follow established work practices and ISO quality policies; perform quality checks during work processes.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Work with a variety of people and interact positively with associates and management.
• Be available for overtime including extended shifts and weekends as needed.
• Support production schedules and assist in other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Math literacy

Attention to detail

Reading/writing

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Machine monitoring

Job description

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Safety / 5S - Follow safety rules and policies to maintain a clean, organized and safe environment
2. Communication - Read, interpret, and work from technical specifications and communicate technical information visually and verbally
3. Standardized Work - follow established practices for work processes
4. Quality - Follow ISO policies and procedures and perform quality checks during work process
5. Continuous Improvement - Participate on a High Performance Team by working to develop improvements and utilize problem solving activities; may also attend period LEAN meetings
6. Interpersonal - Work with a variety of people and interact positively with other associates and management
7. Ability to work overtime as required, including extended shifts & weekends, to meet business needs.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures, and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately.
2. Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.
3. Maintain production schedules.
4. Participate in peer‑based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5‑S.
5. Other duties may be assigned at a later time.

Qualifications

Education required: High School diploma or GED

Experience: Production work preferred but not required

• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Basic knowledge and use of hand tools
• Sound decision making skills
• Good math, reading, writing skills
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Strong trouble shooting skills
• Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Skills/Competencies:

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.
• Vision: Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.
• Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

• None at All (0%)
• Occasional (1-33%)
• Frequent (34-66%)
• Continuous (67-100%)
• Lift/Carry X
• Up to 10 lbs X
• 11-20 lbs X
• 21-30 lbs X
• Bending X
• Twist/Turn X
• Reach Below Knee X
• Push/Pull X
• Squat/Kneel X
• Stand/Walk X
• Sit X
• Lifting Above Shoulders X

Assessment: Employee must pass Pre‑employment screening

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:

• Report directly to Value Stream Team Leader
• Work closely with Maintenance to resolve issues with the equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee may be subject to:

• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment.
• Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels.

1. Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection)
2. Standing is required for extended periods of time. Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting is performed on a regular basis
3. Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions
4. Requires flexible hours and short notice for overtime.

The employee may be required to follow other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in‑plant & industrial equipment, off‑highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people‑first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Parker Hannifin

Under the general supervision of the Floor Supervisor, the Production Support performs tasks associated with Unwrap, Extraction, Rubber Mill Calendar, Fabric Calendar, Fabric Cutter, Coiling/Finishing, Boot Cutting, Crane Operation, or Warehouse processes. Key areas of responsibility include working safely, communication and interpersonal skills, quality, production tracking, following standardized work, and continuous improvement

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… (Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)

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