What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Specialist - TEMP position at Pallet PBC?
Description
Our Company:
Pallet is a Public Benefit Company, striving to improve people's lives while also being a successful and profitable company. We prevent and reduce homelessness, both through the high-quality products we build and the invaluable people who build them. We are fair-chance friendly; hiring and investing in people actively engaged in recovery and reintegration. We manufacture innovative shelter systems that are used in disaster relief, homeless transitional housing, and temporary worker housing.
Job Summary:
In this role you will fabricate and assemble panels which when assembled together become shelters used to house unsheltered people. Work involves developing skills necessary in manufacturing to build a high quality, cost effective finished product. Your skills and expertise will evolve over time but will begin with the following responsibilities:
Duties/Responsibilities:
You will:
• Learn how to safely operate power equipment (saws, drills, rivet guns, etc.)
• Show that you can safely and effectively use hand tools (wrenches, screw drivers, knives)
• Show that you can effectively use measuring equipment (tape measures, weigh scales, etc.)
• Learn how to read and understand drawings, work instructions (either written or verbal) to assemble shelters.
• Learn how to do in-process quality checks as well as quality checks of the assembled product.
• Learn how to understand and adhere to workflow, work documentation, continuous flow and lean manufacturing techniques.
• Learn what safety equipment (PPE) and safe practices to utilize at each workstation.
• Learn how to be aware of your environment and work in a safe way including keeping your work area clean and organized.
Requirements
Must have requirements for this role:
• Be able to read to understand directions and write to complete simple paperwork.
• Be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs many times throughout the day.
• Ability to take and pass a pre-employment drug test and willingness to submit to regular randomized drug testing
To do well in this role you need to have the following characteristics:
• You are thoroughly committed to Pallet’s mission.
• You are humble, willing to admit your shortcomings and are teachable.
• You are hungry, always wanting to learn more and put in the extra effort to achieve company goals.
• You are people smart, knowing how to work effectively with diverse groups of people and personalities.
• You are honest, transparent and show integrity in your words and actions.
Education and Experience:
Required
• None
Bonus points for:
• OSHA Certification in basic construction safety.
• CPR Certified.
Physical Requirements:
• You will be required to lift up to 50lbs multiple times a day
Physical Work Conditions
• Wear safety attire or protective gear on a daily basis according to specific job requirements, steel toed shoes and safety glasses are mandatory. • Usually work indoors. The site may not be temperature controlled. • Often exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels. • Are exposed to hazardous equipment on a weekly basis. • Are sometimes exposed to contaminants. • May share workspace with others
Benefits: THIS ROLE IS NOT BENEFIT ELIGIBLE
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Pallet is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our employees, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
PAY RANGE
The base pay range for this position is $20.39 - $21.50 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location.
Salary : $20 - $22