TN -KITTER 1st Shift

JC Ford Company; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Benefits

401K

Job summary

JC Ford Company in Columbia, TN is seeking a Material Handler/Kitter to support manufacturing operations. Primary duties include picking materials, transferring items, and kitting parts from blueprints to meet production needs.

The role requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and willingness to work overtime. Forklift certification is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience kitting parts and reading blueprints.
• Willingness to work overtime to meet production deadlines.
• Must acquire forklift certification.
• Ability to stand for long periods while performing duties.

Responsibilities

• Pick materials and products in preparation for manufacturing needs.
• Guide and assist in fulfilling material needs from blueprints.
• Pack and transfer items; use hoists as needed.
• Kitting and grouping parts from a blueprint for assembly by production team.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

GED

Basic computer skills

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Description

JC Ford has been around since 1945 providing automated equipment and service to the growing tortilla and tortilla chip industry. We are now hiring for our new home in Columbia, TN. Paid holidays, Vacation, Benefits, and 401K available.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

JC Ford has been around since 1945 providing automated equipment and service to the growing tortilla and tortilla chip industry. We are now hiring for our new home in Columbia, TN. Paid holidays, Vacation, Benefits, and 401K available.

Summary

This position’s primary responsibilities will be to pick materials/ products in preparation of manufacturing needs, to guide and assist in the overall materials needs from blue prints. The role will include lifting materials, finished products and packing items, both manually and with the use of hoists.

Requirements

• Ability to multitask, critical thinking, problem solving, strong attention to detail with good organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Experience kitting parts
• Must be willing to work overtime when necessary to meet production deadlines.
• Must Acquire a forklift Certification
• Ability to remain standing while working the assigned schedule duration
• Kitter: Your position will include accurately picking, transferring, kitting/grouping parts and materials from a blueprint in area to be assembled by production team.

Education

• High school Diploma or similar degree
• GED
• Basic computer skills (able to learn Traverse software)

Experience And Background

• Demonstrate competency in basic shop math.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.
• Flexible and responsive, with a strong teamwork orientation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed and continuous improvement.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to participate in a cross-functional team.
• Possess ability to drive for results, hold self-accountable, and continuously improve.
• Self starter
• Ability to work independently

Physical Requirements

The majority of the job function is performed in a manufacturing setting requiring high degree of safety precautions.

JC Ford Company is an equal-opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (mental or physical), pregnancy, status as a parent, family medical history, genetic information, political affiliation, military service/protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. We will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, or local agencies

Salary Description

$18.00 per hour