Warehouse Operations Associate

Warehouse Operations Associate

IPS Corporation is a global, market-leading provider of solvent cements, adhesives, and specialized plumbing products. Founded in 1954 in Los Angeles, CA, IPS began by producing clear cement for laminating acrylic sheets for aircraft canopies. Today, IPS, with its three operating companies, has eight manufacturing plants and nine distribution centers supporting sales to a diverse set of end markets in 85 countries.

Assemble, test and package pumps. Maintain 5S in the assigned area. Work with employees to resolve production barriers.

• Using an air drill:
  The employee uses an air pressured wrench to tighten bolts to meet specifications.
• Test pumps in water:
  Read the head, flow and amps of pumps using a control panel.
• Boxing product:
  Place the finished product into boxes.
• Cutting open boxes:
  Cut and remove tape of raw material to be processed.
• Tapping Boxes:
  After a box quantity has been met the employee adds foam if needed, closes the box, and tapes it closed.
• 5S:
  Make sure the workstation is clean. This involves sweeping, picking up unused material, stacking and putting away unused material, and dumping large trash cans.
• Assembling:
  Assemble parts by hand (e.g., screwing two parts together, breaking down a part and making it into another part).
• Add labels to pumps:
  Pumps must have a sticker label added to the cord and to the outside of the box.

• Ability to motivate others.
• Ability to manage priorities while assisting others.
• Communication proficiency.
• Assist production supervisor in attaining production goals as established.
• Follow all safety rules; comply with IPS’s 3 tenets of safety.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and instructions.
• High level of attention to detail and consistency of approach.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Understand and interpret production documentation.

• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to read and write English and comprehend detailed instructions.

• Walk/stand 100% of time worked.
• Able to climb stairs, stoop.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have dexterity to use hand and automatic tools.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Building Materials

Ashland, OH