What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate 1 position at Pelican Products, Inc.?
SUMMARY
The Production Associate II will be responsible for refurbishment and services of medical grade shipping containers. This position shall ensure all work performed follows standard operating procedures, quality standards, and safety policies. The Production Associate II shall assist the Services Lead as required in the on-boarding of new associates and is expected to be crossed trained and functional across all departments. This position will rotate across departments as required by business needs.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pelican Products, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The Production Associate II will be responsible for refurbishment and services of medical grade shipping containers. This position shall ensure all work performed follows standard operating procedures, quality standards, and safety policies. The Production Associate II shall assist the Services Lead as required in the on-boarding of new associates and is expected to be crossed trained and functional across all departments. This position will rotate across departments as required by business needs.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs services related activities including but not limited to refurbishment, cleaning, repairing, kitting, conditioned pack-out, banding and wrapping pallets in preparation for shipment.
- Performs general warehouse work that involves incoming material/products, using material moving/handling equipment to store materials in designated areas, and/or retrieving materials/products from warehouse locations to supply production operations or support customer shipment of company products.
- Ensures daily work schedule is completed and verifies that all paperwork is accurate.
- Uses manual or electronic inventory systems to record refurbishment and inventory activity.
- Interacts with various cross-functional groups as required to complete job assignments.
- Process and completes paperwork associated with receiving or shipping departments.
- Set up shipments with FedEx, UPS, or LTL carriers as needed.
- Performs system transactions to ensure accurate status of all incoming, quarantine, and outgoing VIN’d and barcoded products.
- Performs cycle counts as needed.
- Performs and assists with site 6S and safety audits as needed.
- Performs and assists with Cargo repairs as needed.
- Completes all required training in services, as well as other training topics as assigned.
- Maintains good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned work locations.
- Notifies the Services Lead or Supervisor of maintenance needs for the services area.
- Adheres to the Quality Policy, including all items assigned to this position in accordance with ISO policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook, AWAIR and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent specific experience.
- Knowledge of warehouse layout and the safe operation of material moving and handling equipment including pallet jack or electric pallet jack.
- Knowledge of computers and company electronic systems to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail and data entry skills.
- Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills.
- Knowledge of safe warehousing operations.
- Knowledge to set up shipments using UPS and FedEx shipping software.
- Ability and willingness to be certified in forklift operations and pass certification exam.
- Ability and willingness to participate in improvement processes.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents relating to the job, function, or assignment.
- Ability to make decisions when identifying in-process problems.
- Must be able to follow documented work procedures.
- Associate degree in a technology or business-related field.
- Working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system.
- Experience working in an ISO regulated work environment.
- Working knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principals.
- Actively supports and complies with Pelican’s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.
- Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.
- Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.
- Must be flexible regarding working hours and overtime. Must be able to work overtime on evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.
- Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be constantly required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to execute non-standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch).
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- This position requires repetitive hand/wrist activities.
Pelican Products, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
