Production Control Assistant

Production Control Assistant Pay Rate and Compensation:

• 1st Shift Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm - Flex Schedule with a 30m lunch. • $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability, & Life Insurance Benefits available day 1 of Employment & must be elected within 30 days of employment . Forty (40) hours or Five (5) days of paid vacation time available after 90 days of employment & Forty (40) hours or Five (5) days after 180 Days. 401k eligibility after 30 days from DOH. Steel Toe Shoes and prescription safety glasses reimbursement up to $125.00 each after 90 days. (Must be Certified). Complementary Life insurance. 401K match! Job Summary The Production Control Assistant plays a vital role in keeping our manufacturing operations running smoothly. This hybrid role balances office-based inventory tracking with physical material handling. Responsibilities include supporting daily production control activities (tracking counts, printing/managing kanbans, and database entry) alongside operating a sit-down forklift to safely move, stage, and organize production materials.

Key Responsibilities Daily Production Control Support:

Execute daily PC activities including performing accurate inventory counts, printing kanbans, and managing gate kanbans to ensure seamless material flow.

Material Handling & Forklift Operation:

Safely and efficiently operate a sit-down forklift to load, unload, move, and stage materials, parts, and containers in support of production lines.

Database Management:

Accurately enter data, update tracking systems, and maintain internal databases to support production scheduling and inventory accuracy.

Cross Departmental Coordination:

Collaborate closely within the Production Control team and with other departments to process line fill orders and implement Engineering Change Instructions (ECI).

Required Skills & Qualifications Forklift Experience:

Proven experience safely operating a sit-down forklift in a manufacturing or warehouse environment (current or previous OSHA forklift certification preferred).

Technical Proficiency:

Strong database entry skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, with an emphasis on Excel (data tracking) and Outlook .

Analytical & Math Skills:

Comfortable working with numbers, checking quantities, and performing accurate calculations for inventory counts.

Problem-Solving & Detail-Oriented:

Ability to catch inventory discrepancies, think critically, and maintain a high level of precision in a fast-paced environment.

Communication & Teamwork:

Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments. Physical Demands & Work Environment Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs . Ability to comfortably transition between sitting at a computer workstation, driving a forklift, and walking the production floor.

Pay:

$18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Life insurance Paid parental leave Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you ever worked at Pacific Manufacturing even as a temporary employee? We offer a base of $18 - $21.00 per hour. Are you comfortable with those payrates? Are you able to perform activities such as operating/driving a sit down forklift? Can you explain your experience? Could you please share your level of expertise with Microsoft Excel and other Office Suite applications? If you have experience with specific functions like formulas, data entry, or formatting, please let us know! Are you willing to undergo a background check and a 10-panel drug screen in accordance with company policy and local regulations? Should everything work out, when would you be available to join the team? Also, please let us know if you'll be putting in a two-week notice so we can plan accordingly.

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person