What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Production Team Member Help position at Gentex Corporation?
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Gentex is seeking energetic self-starters to fill entry-level production positions on multiple shifts. These positions are responsible for the assembly of raw parts and sub-assemblies as stated by the operation sheets. Will also be responsible for the quality of the product and to ensure customer requirements are met.
A work history that includes proven dependability and punctuality is required. Manufacturing experience is preferred.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
- This position works full-time (40 hours per week) from approximately the beginning of May through the end of August.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
- Responsible for the assembly of raw parts and sub-assemblies as stated by the operation sheets.
- Responsible for the quality of the product and to ensure customer requirements are met.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Achieve department goals through assembly and inspection of small parts and/or operation of machines to produce high quality products for our customer.
- Responsible for being an active team participant in teamwork toward continuous improvement.
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for performing off-line tasks including line scheduling, down time reporting, housekeeping, coordinating time keeping, and ordering supplies.
POSITION DEMANDS:
- One year manufacturing experience preferred.
- Well organized.
- Excellent attendance history.
- Ability to rotate to all positions within department.
- High school diploma preferred.
- Willingness to work in a team-based environment.
- Ability to read and comprehend English based operation sheets.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- High level of hand dexterity/coordination. Some assembly processes require repetitive grasping, pushing, gripping, lifting and manipulation forces and weights up to 5 lbs.
- 20/30 corrected eyesight with color recognition.
- Ability to stand, remain stationary, and/or move about for 8 hours.
- Some positions require repetitive lifting up to 35 lbs.
- Some positions require frequent to repetitive bending, reaching, squatting or otherwise positioning the body to load and unload materials from racks, skids and carts of varying heights.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; raw glass; repetitive movements; and hazardous materials (e.g., flammable, toxic or corrosive chemicals). The work environment is temperature controlled and the noise level is usually moderate. Team members will be provided with personal protective equipment as needed to protect against identified hazards and promote a safe work environment. Manufacturing work environments require constant vigilance and compliance with safety best practices, policies, and procedures.
BEHAVIORAL/VALUES CHARACTERISTICS:
- Must take initiative to problem solve as a production team member to produce high quality work in sufficient quantity utilizing his/her job knowledge.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a team.
- The team member should feel ownership to his/her team by supporting them through excellent attendance, safety, and housekeeping.
- Must demonstrate a positive attitude which is evident through good attendance, ability to follow work instructions, willingness to get involved, use of proper safety procedures, ability to work closely and cooperatively with a variety of people, communication, active participation in team meetings, etc.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
- This position reports to the specified supervisor.
- Works closely with team members and support staff.
Gentex is an equal opportunity employer
Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.
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Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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