Production Support Operator

Location: Gainesville- Gainesville, GA,United States (US)
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Pay Grade and Range: AOM000-W1($33,639.00- $50,458.00)
Bonus Plan:Local
Target Bonus:%
Hiring Manager: Morgan Elizabeth Bennett
Recruiter: Melissa Yvonne Nolan

Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria:
1. Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service
2. Is NOT on an active Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

Are you looking for a weekday off shift job with a company who still values the family culture atmosphere? We are a clean temperature controlled environment who empowers our employees and includes employee development as part of our overall business strategy. We offer competitive pay with opportunities to earn more through piecework. We also offer one of the best annual bonuses around. Come see what we are about!!

Summary of the Position

Responsible for ensuring that production operators have all materials to complete their orders. Maintains a clean and organized work area across all of Regulator Assembly. Supplies packaging material and transfers finished product from cells to distribution.

Key Deliverables

• Keep available orders flowing to cells in timely manner
• Maintains organized packaging storage area
• Work environment cleanliness and organization
• Certified to operate all necessary lifts and other equipment

Key Accountability Metrics

• Satisfactory ISO and 6S audits
• Performance appraisals

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

5% Follows Safety Regulations

• Works safely and supports safety within their team across the organization - as required.
• Participates in safety training and demonstrates a high regard for safety at all times.
• Wears PPE as required by safety regulations.

80% Performs Support Operations

• Knows how to look up and transfer stock in the applicable software system. Releases and moves orders to the cells. Transfers product to and from the Clean Room. Stocks packaging materials in proper storage locations and at each cell. Understands Kanban system for Assembly, Stockroom and Machine Shop. Moves finished product to Distribution. Understands and utilizes BuyCard system. Knows how to properly dispose of recycled materials. Certified to operate all equipment associated with position.

10% Completes Documentation

• Completes the following forms/reports as required by department procedures:
  • Orders appropriate materials via BuyCard system in timely manner to prevent production delays
  • Follows up with Purchasing Group to ensure materials have been ordered and establish expected delivery dates
  • Correlates with Supervisor in timely manner if material is delayed or unavailable to prevent production delays

5% Supports Department and Company Initiatives

• Works on cost saving projects, Six Sigma projects, and provides support for other team members and projects.
• Attends team meetings. Utilizes lean tools and techniques such as 5S and visual factory concepts in maintaining order and cleanliness.
• Performs additional tasks to support production as needed or directed by supervisor or management.

Education and/or Experience

• Required - 2 or more years of related work experience and High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred - Experience related to manufacturing; some computer knowledge.
• Previous forklift experience.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Nearest Major Market: Gainesville GA
Job Segment: Industrial, System Administrator, Warehouse, Forklift, Equipment Operator, Manufacturing, Technology