Production Assistant

Wheeler Mission Ministries•Bloomington, IN

8d•$14 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

Wheeler Mission Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry whose designated purpose is religious. We are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping those experiencing homelessness and those in need. Wheeler Mission Ministries considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of Wheeler Mission Ministries have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, Core Values, and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed. Employees are encouraged and expected to share the Gospel as opportunities arise. The Production Assistant plays a key role in supporting and managing the internal production processes at Wheeler Mission Pallets & Industry, ensuring operations run smoothly to meet customer product demands. This will include process planning, assembly station staging, machine adjustments, helping to oversee guests in the work training program, ensuring safe and efficient product flow, and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or HSE or equivalent work experience.
Experience working around large equipment, saws, and wood materials.
Aptitude for mechanical maintenance.
Familiar with safe use of fork trucks and truck/trailer equipment, or willing to be trained.
Ability to train others who are new to this work environment.
Ability to learn how to manage time in payroll software.
Belief in the inerrancy of the Holy Bible.
Adherence to WM Employee Policies.
Alignment with WM Core Values: Christ-Centered Purpose, Faithful Stewardship, Excellence, Grace and Truth.
Stand for long periods of time.
Kneel, stoop, twist, and bend-over frequently during the shift.
Maintain balance on a stool or step ladder.
Physical ability climb stairs and perform physical work without rest.
Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Work in an environment that may expose workers to extreme temperatures, loud noises, dust, and dirt; ear and eye protection is required and will be supplied.
Work in narrow crawl spaces and confined restricted spaces.
Full-time 40-hour per week position.
Must be willing to be available on-call for emergencies.
Sign and adhere to WM Drugs and Alcohol policy and remain free from addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Candidates must submit to and pass a drug and/or alcohol test.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in Industry, Factory, or Pallet Production Industry preferred.
Previous experience in mechanical maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Production Manager and other team members to ensure processes and quality meet product assembly requirements.
Oversee internal production processes by assigning tasks, managing program guests, and providing necessary training.
Ensure proper staging of supplies needed for successful product assembly.
Make mechanical and size adjustments to saws and nailing station tables according to customer assembly specifications.
Assist in writing and implementing daily production schedules.
Participate in monthly inventory reporting.
Handle additional tasks as assigned by the Production Manager.
Oversee and train program resident workers from the Training Center Programs assigned to Wheeler Mission Pallets & Industry.
Live on Wheeler Mission Camp Hunt property to maintain building/kiln heat stoves and respond to after-hours emergencies.
Residency on campgrounds is required, with all housing expenses covered by Wheeler Mission.