Parts Loader

About the role

Assist in the safe production of quality products by ensuring parts are moved through the production process efficiently and checked for quality. Duties include line loading, visual inspection, sorting, and movement and transporting of heavy chip bins on roller systems.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Safely operate pallet jacks to transport materials throughout the plant.
• Supply components to hoppers, indexing poles, and conveyor systems as needed.
• Load parts from the basket onto machine conveyor.
• Frequently lift and move parts weighing 7-10 lbs.
• Perform visual inspections of components and parts to identify defects; sort and disassemble defective parts as required.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to successfully complete required safety training.
• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain focus and attention on assigned tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to organize tasks, materials, or activities in a logical sequence and follow established procedures.
• Ability to perform frequent material handling activities, including pushing, pulling, lifting, and moving heavy bins and materials throughout the work shift.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, grasp, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and communicate effectively through speaking and hearing.
• Frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Visual acuity necessary to inspect finished parts and components, including the ability to identify fine details at close range and perform quality inspection activities.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment is generally moderate in noise level and may vary depending on production activity. Employees are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection, at all times.

This position is located in a manufacturing environment where temperatures may vary by season. Employees may be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, hazards commonly found in a manufacturing environment, chemicals, vibration, and elevated noise levels.

Required PPE includes steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical-resistant gloves, and bump caps in designated production areas.

Pay

Starting wage: $17.00 per hour. Shift differentials: $2.00 per hour for 2nd shift, $3.00 per hour for 3rd shift. The actual base pay offered will be based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

Schedule

This position requires a minimum 40-hour workweek. Overtime, including extended hours and weekends, may be required based on business needs.