Production, Quality Associate & Driver - Bradenton, FL

Job Description – Production, Quality Associate & Driver

SUMMARY: The Production, Quality Associate & Driver is responsible for assessing heavy‑duty firefighting structural gear, creating work orders, cleaning, inspecting gear in accordance with industry guidelines and standards and delivering to customer sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Receive gear, create work order and related instructions.
• Inspect & disassemble, separating shells and liners.
• Review gear for deep stains, tears, holes and other damage.
• Pretreat and clean gear in accordance with company standards and industry requirements.
• Reinspect and document gear condition, identifying any damage for repair.
• Submit work order and repair instructions of cleaned structural gear to repair department.
• Complete required inspection forms & accurately update company software program(s).
• Prepare and package completed gear for return to customer.
• Deliver cleaned, repaired and inspected structural gear to customers.
• Complete work in a safe manner, adhering to safety guidelines and industry requirements.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English are required. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to create standard correspondence, both written and verbal. Ability to work from oral and written instructions.

LANGUAGE WRITING

SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to create standard correspondence. Proficient verbal communication skills in English are required.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Minimum of two (2) years industrial‑level sewing experience required.
• Valid driver’s license, free of motor vehicle infractions.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics, algebra, and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out instructions in written and oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variances in standardized specifications.

OTHER

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be able to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.

• Experience and knowledge of safe industrial sized commercial washer.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and division needs.
• Good hand‑eye coordination, concentration skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
• Strong Communication
• Ability to troubleshoot material specs, best practice & solutions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to operate an industrial washer.
• Ability to operate company vehicles.
• Ability to load heavy‑duty structural gear into washers frequently.
• Ability to change out supplies and equipment as needed.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including eye wear, mask and gloves.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend and twist frequently.
• Ability to lift, pull, push, and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK

CONDITIONS:

• Indoors:
  Inside work has good ventilation and a comfortable temperature.

EEO STATEMENT: Ten‑8 Fire & Safety provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: Ten‑8 Fire & Safety is committed to protecting the safety, health and wellbeing of all employees and other individuals in our workplace. As a condition of employment, employees are required to participate in pre‑employment drug screening.