Production Operator/Fork Truck Driver

Valeo•Winchester, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Valeo is a global tech company focused on reinventing mobility through innovative solutions for greener and safer transportation. As an automotive supplier, Valeo partners with automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. This role is for a Production Operator who will perform assembly work, operate machinery, and utilize hand tools and precision measuring equipment. The position requires a good understanding of the product's functional operation, the ability to work from complex documentation, and a focus on quality activities such as self-inspection and stop scrap. Operators will also be responsible for updating production records, communicating issues, and maintaining a clean work area. The role involves operating handheld technology, basic computer skills, and working in a climate-controlled environment. Versatility and competence in all related job tasks are expected, along with the use of necessary PPE.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience at one company
High School diploma or equivalent, or evidence of exceptional ability
Flexible work availability and comfortable with overtime as needed
Open minded to working in an assigned production department
Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions
Must have strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
Must have ability to use basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying and basic division)
Must be reliable, have good initiative, committed, and quality focused
Ability to perform repetitive duties while standing for long periods of time
Ability to lift 20-50 lbs on a daily basis
Ability to maintain a safe working environment
Cooperate and function in a team based environment

Responsibilities

Work on production and/or repack services
Perform assembly work
Tasks require a high level of skill with a variety of hand tools, precision measuring equipment, and machinery
Typically involves a variety of operations, including troubleshooting and rework, requiring a sufficient understanding of the functional operation of the items assembled as well as the finished product
Must be able to work from complex and detailed manufacturing documentation and/or verbal and written instructions and specialized fixtures/test equipment
Operators are also responsible for quality activities, including self-inspection, and stop scrap activities
Updates production records and test results
Communicates problems to appropriate personnel
Identify discrepant materials/components both in writing and verbally to supervisor
Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times
Maintain a clean and orderly work area
Develop versatility and competence in all related job tasks and operations
Wear all necessary PPE
Operation of handheld technology and basis computer skills
Working within a limited climate control environment