Corrections Manufacturing Specialist - Light Assembly

Location: Faribault
Full-time, unlimited (permanent) position
Day shift, hours vary; Monday - Friday

About the role

This position is in MINNCOR Industries at the Minnesota Correctional Facility – Faribault and provides direct supervision of incarcerated persons in an industrial setting involved with a diverse array of standards and custom laundry/linens work.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and supervise incarcerated persons in various processes and procedures in the laundry and assembly areas to maintain security and efficiency.
• Perform all necessary machine set-ups for production machinery in the various processing departments to ensure finished products are produced efficiently and meet all quality standards.
• Oversee workflow to maintain a smooth, efficient production flow.
• Receive calls and meet with customers to provide technical support and maintain good customer relations.
• Maintain security of tools, equipment, and personnel.
• Maintain overall quality control in the laundry to ensure all products meet appropriate specifications.
• Maintain inventory control and equipment maintenance to ensure supplies and equipment are available and preventative maintenance is performed as specified.

This position involves direct contact with individuals who are incarcerated.

Requirements

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in an assembly setting.
• Knowledge of training methods sufficient to explain and demonstrate work tasks to others.
• Skills in data entry using equipment such as a keyboard and computer.
• Basic mathematics skills sufficient to estimate production costs, time, and raw materials.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards sufficient to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) standards and fire and safety rules.
• Oral communication skills sufficient to train, direct, and motivate workers and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other production areas, vendors, and customers.
• Written communication skills sufficient to clearly and concisely complete instructions and reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising incarcerated individuals.
• Experience with manufacturing, industrial, or production machines.
• Basic knowledge and concepts of the upholstery trade.
• Experience with Microsoft AX ERP solution software and OnBase.
• Experience with inventory control processes, quality assurance, and piece/parts inspection.
• Experience with material handling equipment sufficient to operate forklifts, scales, and pallet jacks.
• Experience working directly with customers in addressing timelines, due dates, problem solving, and instruction issues.

Physical Requirements

• Completion of pre-placement physical components, including tuberculosis screening, may be required.
• The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position.

Additional Requirements

• The selection process may include screening top candidate(s) on criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations, and other applicable background information.
• Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check, including successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
• Employment history and reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will be conducted.
• New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
• The Minnesota Department of Corrections does not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Pay

$30.45 - $35.12 / hourly; $63,579 - $73,330 / annually

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Diabetes care.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years).
• Employer-paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, legal issues, and daily living/convenience services.

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.