Production Control Clerk

Tessera • Yorktown, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Tessera is seeking a dedicated, collaborative Production Control Clerk with a helpful attitude. The position is located at the USCG Training Center in Yorktown, Virginia, and is part-time with variable shifts Monday through Thursday; Wednesday hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role is non-exempt and represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union, Local 1340. Compensation is $31.29 per hour.

The clerk compiles, records, and analyzes production data; prepares work schedules using established guidelines and priorities; maintains material inventory records and prepares requisitions; and charts production statistics for production and management personnel. Other duties may include sorting and distributing work tickets or materials and calculating and recording wage data for payroll preparation.

Tessera is a national nonprofit government contractor focused on creating opportunities for people with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities. The organization describes its culture as purpose-driven and mission-focused, and is committed to inclusion, partnerships, integrity, and a safe and respectful work environment. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and accommodations or support are available during recruitment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in production control, work control, administrative support, maintenance coordination, operations support, logistics, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience entering, tracking, and maintaining data in computerized work management, maintenance management, or enterprise systems.
• Strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills, with high attention to detail.
• Valid state driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.
• For federal military installation access, a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID.
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
• Must undergo a background check and E-Verify.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and perform repetitive motion for several hours at a time as duties require; standing or sitting for several hours, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and using stairs may also be required.
• Perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Compile and record production data from customer orders, work tickets, product specifications, and individual worker production sheets using prescribed procedures and word-processing techniques.
• Calculate production factors such as item types and quantities, materials used, scrap, defect frequency, and worker and department production rates using a computer, calculator, and/or spreadsheets.
• Prepare written or software-based work schedules according to established guidelines and priorities, using programs such as MAXIMO or similar computerized maintenance management systems.
• Compile material inventory records and prepare requisitions for materials and supplies.
• Chart production statistics using charts, graphs, or pegboards for reference by production and management personnel.
• Sort and distribute work tickets or materials.
• May calculate wages from employee time cards and record wage data for payroll preparation.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting and moving items and performing position-related movement or activity for extended periods.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• $5.42 per hour Health and Welfare Benefit
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays
• 10 paid vacation days accrued at the start of employment (listed among full-time benefits)
• Paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance after 1 year of employment
• Potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED