Careers - Grand Rapids

Compensation/Benefits:

-An amazing workplace culture focused on employee engagement and development
-An opportunity to be a part of a successful, growth-oriented and globally diverse company
-Full benefits package, including health, dental, vision plans, short- and long-term disability, life insurance and market leading profit sharing and 401k match
-Generous vacation and holiday pay
-Career growth opportunities provided

Job Duties:

• Materials Issued for production: The Production Operator will have responsibilities as defined by the Department Supervisor for issuing production materials to and from production jobs. They will be expected to follow the process defined for issuing and issuing back materials, as well as participate in training and/or process improvement within this process step.
• Production, Testing, and Packaging: The Production Operator is to run production equipment as defined by the Department Supervisor. Production Operators are expected to run equipment to a minimum efficiency level as dictated by the job’s routers, but typically min of 80%. Higher efficiencies are often expected depending on familiarity with a job and experience within Selig. The production operator is also responsible for understanding all department specific standard operating procedures as well as job specific operating procedures prior to running any production job within manufacturing. It is expected that the production operator, using these specifications along with input from the supervisors and technicians, produce quality product meeting production and packaging specification outlined.
• Process Improvement Ideas: It is expected that Selig’s Production Operators are engaged in their job and continually bring new ideas and suggestions for improvement to their Department Supervisors. Ideas for improvement could be anything from product and process, to organizational and cleanliness. Efforts to improve in these areas will help Selig Grand Rapids grow, to better serve our customers and benefit our employees.
• Individual Work Cells: The production operator is responsible to maintain a clean and organized working environment. This pertains to any area within their department, but especially their individual work cells. It is imperative that the floor remains free of debris and is continually cleaned during the production shift.

Knowledge/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Amount of physical exertion expended (Rare 1-5%, Occasional 6-33%, Frequent 34-66%, Constant 67-100%):

• Lifting: Frequent – 50 lbs
• Walking: Frequent 34-66%
• Standing: Constant 67-100%
• Climbing: Rare 1-5%
• Pulling: Frequent 34-66%
• Pushing: Frequent 34-66%
• Cramped or Confined Space: Rare 1-5%
• Sitting: Rare 1-5%

Skills:

• Excellent Written and Verbal Comprehension
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Efficient time management skills
• Basic math skills are required: adding, subtracting, dividing and multiplying
• Ability to read a ruler

Compensation/Benefits:

-An amazing workplace culture focused on employee engagement and development
-An opportunity to be a part of a successful, growth-oriented and globally diverse company
-Full benefits package, including health, dental, vision plans, short- and long-term disability, life insurance and market leading profit sharing and 401k match
-Generous vacation and holiday pay
-Career growth opportunities provided

Job Duties:

• Receives, distributes, and stores products as directed in designated, secure locations.
• Prepares and maintains records of materials received and shipped including dates of transactions, locations, and other pertinent information.
• Reviews shipments for quality and accuracy; reviews accompanying documents for accuracy.
• Confirms shipping details or special instructions; expedites shipments that affect the manufacturing process schedule.
• Transports and loads materials, supplies, and finished goods (manually and/or using hand trucks and skids).
• When problems arise, resolves issues with contractors or vendors.
• Validates, approves, and forwards invoices to accounting department.
• Collects and properly disposes of scrap, cardboard, and strapping; maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or other formal training in related field preferred.
• 2-3 years of similar experience (with material handling, driving hi-lo, forklift, etc.) required.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good math and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Efficient time management skills.