Production Assistant Job Vancouver area,Washington USA,Manufacturing / Production

Overview

Farwest Steel Corporation is seeking a Production Assistant. This entry level position will process orders cut on burning machines and assist in other areas of the warehouse as needed while following all safety policies and procedures. Perform clean up duties as needed to maintain a safe and organized work area throughout the shift. Learn to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.

About Farwest

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions provider within the Western United States since 1956. We offer a single-solution approach by consolidating multiple suppliers. We employ over 600 people across seven Western states and maintain a safety-, innovation-, and team-oriented culture.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and Disability, a 401K with up to a 3.5% match
Safety bonus of up to $0.60 per hour paid quarterly based on branch safety goals
Career development opportunities
Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Position Details

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Day Shift: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Swing Shift: 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm, plus $1.25 shift differential

Wage Range: $18.50 - $21.50 per hour, DOE

Purpose of the Position

This entry level position is a great first step to a career duction Assistants will process orders cut on burning machines and assist in other areas of the warehouse as needed while following all safety policies and procedures. Perform clean up duties as needed to maintain a safe and organized work area throughout the shift. Learn to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.

Major

Duties

Identify parts associated with a specific order, process parts and clean up per instructions on the work order using grinders and hand tools. Follow the parts processing six-step procedures.

Communicate effectively with coworkers and related shifts.

Stack parts on pallets or in bundles and mark with pertinent information from the work order for delivery or storage.

Remove small cut parts from the burning tables by hand when needed.

Identify all quality issues and present them for supervisor review to ensure customer expectations are met on every order.

Load and unload vehicles including inbound deliveries and customer will calls, representing the highest standard of a Farwest employee.

Sort parts and place in tubs, then transport to the processing area.

Operate forklifts at times, and operate jib cranes and overhead cranes as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred
Reliable, on time, ready to work daily
Continuous mental and/or visual attention to monitor safety and process details
Warehouse training or prior experience of at least 12 months preferred; training will be provided
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
Math ability to determine piece counts and read a tape measure, including converting decimals to fractions and vice versa

Additional information:
Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. Farwest participates in E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the US.

To apply, click the Apply Now option to submit your job application.

Note:

The company participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. Eligibility steps are provided by the employer during the application process.

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