WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS TECH

About the role

A production role focused on operating, maintaining, and monitoring machinery while ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, clean, and monitor production machinery and equipment following standard operating procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections of products and materials to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Identify and resolve operational issues, escalating significant concerns to supervisors as necessary.
• Maintain accurate production records, including output quantities, downtime, and encountered issues, and complete required documentation such as logs, inspection reports, and incident reports.
• Follow all safety protocols, maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas, and adhere to good housekeeping practices.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance on machinery and tools to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Properly handle, store, and label raw materials and finished products to maintain organization and inventory accuracy.
• Report to work on time, adhere to the schedule, and maintain reliable attendance.
• Provide support across all Medford departments, including saw operations, extrusion molding, and shipping/receiving, when not engaged in manufacturing.
• Assist with monthly inventory counts and stock control processes.
• Help train and onboard new staff members.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to meet production goals and foster positive relationships across departments.
• Communicate courteously and professionally with colleagues to promote a cohesive and supportive work environment.
• Develop and manage the production schedule, ensuring timely communication with Customer Service to align with order requirements.

Requirements

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate production machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Basic math skills for measuring and recording production data.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to develop and implement complex procedures from general instructions and to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Ability to operate a forklift, pallet jack, bandsaw, and panel saw.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for more than 5.5 hours per day, walking for more than 5 hours per day, and sitting for over 1 hour per day.
• Operating a forklift for approximately 0.5 hours daily.
• Frequent overhead and forward reaching, as well as climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, twisting, and exposure to high heat.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to perform position changes are essential.
• Pushing and pulling with both arms and legs.
• Lifting and carrying items ranging from 5–10 pounds to over 50 pounds.
• Wearing protective equipment as necessary and performing repetitive motions.
• Physical endurance, attention to detail, problem-solving, memory recall, communication, and adaptability are critical.
• Sensory requirements include hearing, depth perception, and visual acuity, with some tasks requiring color vision.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic physical and mental tasks, maintain focus on detailed work, and function effectively in various conditions.