What are the responsibilities and job description for the DCS Seasonal Manufacturing Associate position at Paradigm Inc.?
Entry Level - $15/hour
***Seasonal *** 12-14 weeks
***Full-Time 730am-4pm; M-F
This position entails training in machine operation, maintenance and repair while serving as a support role performing various functions in our Diploma Cover Services department.
Description
A national manufacturing and software company located in the Virginia Beach area is seeking dependable individuals to assist in a fast paced and friendly team-oriented environment during the busiest production times. Exceptional attention to detail, organizational and time management skills are a must.
Duties
- Candidate must demonstrate a high aptitude for learning and strong problem-solving skills.
- Assist in the safe operation of one or more bindery machines.
- Assist in the set-up, breakdown, clean-up and/or maintain machinery as required.
- Validate stock accuracy and quality consistency within the production run.
- Effectively collaborate with coworkers of similar or differing levels of authority, within own and other departments.
- Assist in stock preparation and verification, and/or gathering and prepping department supplies and production materials.
- Assist with all other tasks as assigned, requested, or necessitated.
Requirements
- Minimum of High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Reliable transportation for timely work attendance required.
- Physically able to stand for long periods of time.
- Physically able to push/pull/lift/carry supplies and various works in progress of at least 35-50 pounds
- Physically able to bend/kneel/walk/stand, in tandem with cart, stepstools or rolling ladders, to access supplies and various works in progress or other materials as needed in storage rooms or production areas.
- Fine motor skills, including, but not limited to, the full, complete use of and muscle control required to make precise hand movements, relative to tasks requiring hand-eye coordination, muscle coordination and dexterity.
General Expectations
- Ability to quickly learn and appropriately utilize internal applications and knowledge bases as needed for timely completion of daily tasks.
- Ability to read, process and follow written directions and procedures.
- Ability to begin, continue, or find work without needing to be told or encouraged to do so.
- Ability to maintain focus and concentration for long periods of time on computer- (seated) or machine-related (standing) tasks.
- Ability to maintain routine and predictability in dynamic and open manufacturing warehouse environment.
- Ability to prioritize, accomplish goals within set timeframes, and maintain required metrics as per job specifications.
- Ability to work in concert with a team or independently, with or without direct supervision/guidance as needed.
- Ability to self-manage and multi-task while making fact-based or historically valid and justifiable decisions.
- Ability to assist, support, or work in close and harmonious relationships with all inter- and intra-departmental personnel as needed or requested.
- Good vision, with or without corrective lenses, to sustain adequate visual focus over a period of time.
- Ability to consistently comply with established procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area as per company and/or OSHA Standards.
Work Hours
- Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm with mandatory weekday or weekend overtime as needed during a seasonal time frame (approximately 90 days with the possibility to extend).
Salary : $15
