Reel Breakdown Associate

Penmac Staffing Services, Inc.; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Penmac Staffing Services, Inc. seeks a dependable Reel Breakdown Associate for 1st Shift (Mon-Fri, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM) in a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on reel inventory control, refurbishing reels, and ensuring materials are available for extrusion lines.

The ideal candidate demonstrates attention to detail, teamwork, and a proactive approach to safety in a non-climate controlled facility with variable temperatures. Starting pay is competitive and opportunities for growth exist.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Forklift and other powered industrial truck experience is preferred.
• Basic math and measurement skills are expected.
• Ability to work well in a team and meet deadlines.
• Reliable attendance and dependability.
• Excellent attention to detail and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Review daily production schedules and determine reel requirements.
• Paint and stencil returned wood reels that do not meet appearance standards.
• Build and assemble reels when inventory is insufficient.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow safety policies and complete required paperwork for inventory.
• Support production needs and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety

Manufacturing experience

Forklift

Math skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Attendance

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Reel Breakdown AssociateShift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PMPay Rate: Starting at $19.00 per hourPosition SummaryWe are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Reel Breakdown Associate to support production operations in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining reel inventory, refurbishing returned reels, assembling new reels as needed, and ensuring production lines have the materials required to operate efficiently. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, team-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.Work Environment• Safety is our #1 priority• Manufacturing facility environment• Non-climate controlled facility• Exposure to variable temperatures• Team-oriented culture• Opportunities for internal growth and advancementEssential Job Duties• Review daily production schedules and determine reel requirements needed to support production.• Paint and stencil returned wood reels that do not meet appearance standards prior to reuse on extrusion lines.• Build and assemble reels when inventory levels are insufficient to support production demands.• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and position-specific safety requirements.• Complete required paperwork and documentation to ensure accurate inventory transactions.• Support production needs and perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.Qualifications & Key Skills• Strong commitment to workplace safety• Previous manufacturing experience preferred• Forklift and other powered industrial truck experience preferred• Basic math and measurement skills• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills• Reliable attendance and dependability• Excellent attention to detail• Effective verbal communication skills• Strong organizational abilities• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently• Customer-focused mindsetPhysical Requirements• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation• Ability to climb ladders and work at various heights• Ability to lift materials and objects overhead• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and move throughout the facility• Ability to step over or bend under equipment and obstacles as needed