Shipping/Production Support

Guardian Electric Manufacturing Co.; Fremont (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Electric Manufacturing Co. in Fremont, Indiana, is seeking a Shipping/Production Support teammate to assist in daily logistics and manufacturing operations.

You will help move products through production, prepare shipments, and maintain quality by basic inspections, with safety rules and forklift certification as needed. Carry out light production tasks, handle MRO supplies, and coordinate with carriers to ensure timely dispatch.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience.
• Able to operate forklifts after certification.
• Adhere to OSHA safety rules and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Move product to its next destination in production.
• Package, label, and arrange pickup with carriers.
• Receive and distribute MRO supplies.
• Support light production processes as needed.
• Assist with quality checks by measuring and sorting parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

LOTO safety

OSHA compliance

Punctuality & attendance

Forklift certification

Reliable transportation

Quality management systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shipping/Production Support

Guardian Electric Manufacturing Co. Fremont, Indiana, United States

About this position

About Kelco Industries:

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.

Education / Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and experience