Production Operator - Lexington Location

Wabtec•Lexington, TN

17h•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

You will work with a broad range of talented individuals to deliver quality products in a timely manner. You’ll work alongside Assemblers and partner with professionals across multiple departments. As a Material Handler, you will follow specified work instructions, loads, unloads, and moves material within or near plant, yard, or work site by performing essential duties and responsibilities. You will continually look for ways to improve our production processes and make Safety your #1 priority every day.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED.
1+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
Must possess the ability to use tools and equipment that are needed to perform the assembly operations in an industrial setting.
Must have good listening and communication skills.
Able to work well with others to be a good team player.

Responsibilities

Follow specified work instructions.
Load, unload, and move material within or near plant, yard, or work site.
Continually look for ways to improve production processes.
Make Safety your #1 priority every day.
Read work order or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
Perform Kanban movement.
Open and close containers.
Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
Secure materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
Count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled to stock requisition or Kanban record.
Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information containers.
Stack or assemble materials into bundles and band them together.
Remove samples of materials, label with identifying information, and take samples to laboratory for analysis.
Drive industrial lift trucks, electric carts, industrial sweeper, and company pick-up truck.
Make simple adjustments and perform routine preventive maintenance.
Assemble crates or boxes to contain products such as machines or vehicles.
Clean work area, spillage, and equipment as required.
Wrap and crate various units.
Perform other duties as assigned.