Shipping and Production Support

Guardian Electric Manufacturing Co.; Fremont (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelco Industries is seeking a Warehouse/Operations Associate to support shipping, receiving, and material handling. You will move products through production, prepare items for shipment, and assist in maintaining quality standards across multiple departments.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, OSHA and PPE knowledge, and the ability to obtain forklift and related certifications. Weekend hours and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Maintain PPE/LOTO and OSHA safety compliance.
• Be able to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Obtain forklift, reach-truck, and scissor lift certifications.

Responsibilities

• Move product through the production process as needed.
• Prepare products for shipment—packaging, labeling, and coordinating with truck lines.
• Receive and distribute MRO supplies.
• Light operations in production when required.
• Assist with quality measures by sorting and measuring parts.
• Support special projects as assigned by the Department Manager.

Skills

PPE/LOTO

OSHA compliance

Overtime availability

Forklift certification

Reliable transportation

Quality Management System

Strong attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Reach-truck

Scissor lift

Job description

Kelco Industries is a market leader in cost-effective, high performance, custom engineered components for a wide variety of industries. We invest in the latest technologies and top talent, and because we are privately held, we answer only to our customers – so we can make fast decisions that move our business and our customers forward .

Kelco is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We further are committed to considering all qualified individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation as needed throughout the hiring process.

Kelco offers a competitive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance.

Job Summary

Working with Customer Service, Operations and the Quality Departments, this employee will be involved in various duties that would include, but are not limited to, shipping, receiving, material handling, moving product from one area to the next, and working in operations to produce products.

Essential Functions

• Moving product to its next destination with the production process, as needed.
• Prepare products to be shipped out, by packaging, scaling, labeling, and calling truck lines, when needed, for pick-ups.
• Receive and distribute Maintenance, Repair and Operation Supplies (MROs)
• Light operations in production process, as needed.
• Helping with assuring quality standards by measuring and sorting parts, as needed.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as required and assigned by the Department Manager.

Required Skills

• Use of Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and knowledge of Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) if required.
• Complies with OSHA Safety and Health rules.
• Maintain good attendance and able to work weekends and overtime, as needed.
• Obtain company certification for use of Forklift, reach-truck, scissor lift.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of Quality Management System policies, goals and objectives.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a high level of proficiency and within our core value system.

• Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Motivation – Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee’s safety.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication/Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend work instructions.
• Dependable - Must consistently demonstrate dependability, a great work ethic, initiative, ownership of issues, problem-solving abilities, and an exceptional attitude.
• Flexibility - Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, accept new ideas and input positively, and be open to new work approaches and processes.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and experience