Trainee

Bobrick Washroom Equipment•Jackson, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for learning and adhering to safety protocols, performing quality checks during hardware picking and packaging, communicating effectively with various departments, and handling various hardware-related and packaging tasks. The trainee will learn to manage inventory, prepare orders, and ensure products meet quality standards and customer requirements.

Requirements

Ability to learn and adhere to safety protocols and procedures.
Ability to perform quality checks and identify defects.
Effective communication skills with supervisors and colleagues.
Ability to understand and follow VMP’s and JSC’s.
Ability to transport materials and open containers.
Proficiency in using computer systems for inventory verification.
Ability to complete required documentation.
Ability to sort and organize materials on racks or shelves.
Ability to rotate stock using first-in, first-out method.
Understanding of scanning procedures for hardware.
Ability to pick, scan, and pack hardware accurately.
Ability to operate tape machines and pallet jacks.
Ability to pull consumable hardware for orders.
Ability to coordinate logistics for powder-coating.
Ability to build hardware kits based on job requirements.
Ability to prepare hardware and extrusions for specific machinery.
Ability to send shortage emails.
Ability to prepare hardware for inter-company transfers.
Ability to conduct cycle counts and prepare for physical inventory.
Ability to sort and stage production paperwork.
Ability to perform various packaging tasks.
Ability to pull hardware and headrails for orders.
Ability to use pallet banding and wrapping equipment.
Ability to operate hand tools.
Ability to operate miter saw and vertical A/S saw.
Ability to apply shipping labels, packing slips, and other documentation.
Ability to keep packing areas clean and organized.
Ability to handle pallets and restock supplies.
Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly and safely.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Effectively communicates with supervisors and colleagues regarding tasks, progress, and any issues encountered; conveys information clearly and concisely.
Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming.
Able to read and interpret written information.
Meets productivity standards; completes work promptly; works quickly.
Consistently at work and on time.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
Able to work collaboratively with production staff, shipping personnel, and other team members to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Maintains cleanliness and organization of work areas to uphold production standards and safety regulations.
Actively engages in learning and development opportunities provided by the company to acquire new skills and improve proficiency in production processes.
Has strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize jobs when necessary, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced environment.
Has keen attention to detail and accuracy in performing inventory transactions, conducting quality checks, and ensuring the correct allocation of hardware components and in packing and labeling finished components to ensure they meet customer specifications and quality standards.
Identifies and troubleshoots basic problems or issues that may arise and seeks assistance from experienced team members when needed.
Has effective time management skills to meet deadlines, respond to changing priorities, and ensure timely replenishment of inventory to support production schedules.
Adapts to changes in production requirements or processes as necessary; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Demonstrates common sense when carrying out instructions.
Follows policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Learn and adhere to safety protocols and procedures, including proper use of PPE and safe lifting techniques.
Perform quality checks during hardware picking and packaging to ensure correct quantities and meet standards.
Distinguish and explain between different levels of defects according to Bobrick’s 4 Grade Quality System.
Communicate effectively with production supervisors, purchasing staff, shipping department, and other team members regarding orders, hardware, and inventory.
Transport materials from receiving areas to storage or other designated areas.
Open bales, crates, and other containers.
Use computer systems to verify amounts of items received or distributed.
Complete required documentation for received or distributed items.
Sort and place materials or items on racks or shelves according to sequence.
Rotate stock using the first-in, first-out method.
Properly store hardware components in designated areas, ensuring organization, labeling, and accessibility.
Understand and utilize scanning procedures for hardware.
Pick, scan, and pack hardware according to job and brand requirements.
Operate tape machines to secure packages.
Pull consumable hardware (extrusions, inserts, screws, receivers) for orders.
Coordinate logistics related to powder-coating.
Build hardware kits based on job requirements and specifications.
Determine which parts need powder-coating, disassemble and reassemble hardware as needed.
Pull and prepare hardware and extrusions for the Emmegi Center.
Send material shortage emails when orders may need to be shipped incomplete.
Prepare hardware for inter-company transfers.
Conduct periodic cycle counts on in-house inventory.
Prepare for annual physical inventory.
Keep up with inventory at the off-site warehouse.
Sort production paperwork in priority order, notate special instructions, and stage in proper locations.
Perform various packaging tasks for Bobrick Partitions, Privada, and Thrislington.
Pull required hardware, including headrails, for orders onto a pallet before packing.
Use pallet banding and wrapping equipment to secure toilet partition orders.
Operate hand tools and pallet jacks (tape machine, pallet banding and wrapping material, Miter Saw).
Operate miter saw and vertical A/S saw to modify packing material for crates.
Apply necessary shipping labels, packing slips, and other documentation accurately.
Check and complete necessary paperwork before shipment.
Keep packing areas clean, organized, and free of clutter.
Handle pallets and restock packaging supplies.