Production Vendor Coordinator

Armstrong Flooring•Carson, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is seeking a Production Vendor Coordinator in Carson, California. This role is part of a supportive culture that recognizes employees as key players in the company's future. Arktura LLC is a widely published company headquartered in a fast-paced design office and manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, CA. They design, develop, and manufacture a variety of façade systems, interior wall and ceiling systems, and custom art installations using state-of-the-art equipment in their 100,000 sf facility. The Production Vendor Coordinator will work under the direction of the Production Supervisor with guidance from a Senior Production Associate. The primary responsibility is preparing orders to go to vendors for Standard, Adaptive, and/or Architectural products.

Requirements

Possess basic arithmetic skills.
Possess knowledge of personal computers skills.
Communication and people skills; team player willing to learn.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (i.e., ability to wear required PPE, work in a dusty, hot, non-climate-controlled environment; with stairs, frequent walking, standing and occasional lifting of material).
Ability to work off shift hours in support of plant initiatives.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in core production roles within 90 days of hire.
Forklift Certification required (within 60 days of starting the role).
Valid California driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
CPR & First Aid Certification a plus.
Cal OSHA 10 a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform transactions in Shop-Trak; providing updates on project status, material moves, and scrap for all operations.
Lead OPP operators and coordinate their daily activities to ensure jobs are progressing on schedule.
Count, sort, and organize parts to ensure full orders are prepared for outside services.
Collect necessary materials and supplies for prep processes; conduct inventory, resupply prep materials as needed.
Label, package, and prepare completed orders for shipment to outside vendors.
Maintain organization of prep and staging areas.
Coordinate with planning to organize what is ready for outside service and to obtain proper paperwork.
Work with shipping to schedule pickup and ensure correct deliveries for outside service processes.
Identify product defects and report necessary nonconformances to Senior Production Associate, Supervisor, and/or Quality Inspector.
Perform reworks/repairs in accordance with industry best practices and/or engineering instructions.
Unload, receive, and store raw materials and supplies.
Complete work as required to meet production and schedule requirements.
Follow safety protocols and wear personal protective equipment as required.
Maintain equipment and work areas; clean and perform basic repairs as needed.

Benefits

401k with employee match
Robust health care options
Paid time off
Professional development
Casual dress code
Free snacks
Quarterly events
Community service activities
Access to 100’s of discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through LifeMart such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare
Support Employee Resource Groups