Production Assistant

Production Assistant

MK NORTH AMERICA INC - 3.2

Bloomfield, CT Job Details Full-time $22 - $24 an hour 16 hours ago Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Presentations for conferences or internal meetings ERP systems Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Mechanical drawings Production planning

Full Job Description Description:

Job Description:

Responsibilities include written and verbal communication, listening and organizational skills. Should be team-building and resourceful problem-solver who can generate change and work across multiple departments. Strong analytical and time management skills are also essential to this position.

Requirements:

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Maintain production planning tool, Smartsheet, to schedule and maintain workflow from department to department Keep paperwork organized and report discrepancies to MRP or Order Entry to be corrected Hand off shop paperwork to the respective departments once entered in Smartsheet Report discrepancies with components to appropriate department supervisor and purchasing Work together with Production group to schedule customer orders accordingly Build an open-communication culture with other departments Monitor workplace safety and strive to prevent injuries and accidents Maintain clean environment on assembly floor

Job Requirements:

The successful candidate must have prior production planning background Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems Assesses own strengths and weaknesses of self and team members; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings Attention to detail is crucial; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

This job operates both in an office setting and on the production floor. This role routinely uses office equipment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to lift 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time non-exempt position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week, with additional hours as required.

Wage:

The starting wage for this position is $22.00-$24.00 per hour.

Travel:

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required; college/technical degree, preferred Three to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge of metric system a plus but not required Knowledge of engineered drawings/blueprints is required

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.