Production Specialist

Production Specialist

LGG INDUSTRIAL is a solutions-driven national distributor of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in various industrial segments to improve their operations and reduce their total cost of ownership. With locations across the United States and Canada, we aim to deliver consistent service and support across North America.

This position is responsible for a variety of tasks that are manufacturing or distribution based and may include assembling and manufacturing sales orders, picking products from the warehouse, shipping and receiving, and where required, delivery of products to customers.

Responsibilities:

• Must maintain 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures
• Assembles products to company, customer and manufacturer's standards
• Performs all product testing to quality standards as required by the customer and per company work instruction Receives incoming shipments into inventory, posts in online system and places items in warehouse
• Picks product in warehouse and prepares items for delivery or shipping
• Delivers product as required
• Operates mechanical equipment, hand tools, forklifts and picking lifts (if applicable)
• Assists with physical inventory
• Makes recommendations to management with respect to product and process improvements
• Perform other duties as trained and qualified for

Skills and Abilities:

• Applicants should possess the ability to interact with team members in a professional manner
• Must have good communication skills
• Requires basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in units of measure
• Basic mechanical skills including the use of hand tools
• Basic computer skills preferred, including email and internet

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• A valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Ability to safely drive a Company truck or other mechanical equipment
• 3 - 5 years of related warehousing or production experience
• A high school diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation is a must
• Ability to work overtime, as required
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as required
• Background checks and drug screening will be required (by Company, Customer or DOT requirements in working on-site and operating equipment as required or permitted by law)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industrial setting experience

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to pull, push, grasp, bend, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs independently on a repeated basis. Heavier items may be moved with team assistance or mechanical aid.
• Ability to move freely throughout the job site, including on occasional uneven surfaces, for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work at varying work-surface levels and machine operation heights.
• Ability to move above or below workstations or retrieve items from various heights.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders or stairs, as required.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, inventory sheets, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to count, measure, and record data accurately.
• Ability to respond to safety signals, alarms, and verbal instructions.
• Ability to inspect products and materials to detect imperfections, defects, or irregularities and ensure quality and compliance.
• Ability to properly and safely use mechanical equipment and tools, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse machinery (training and certification may be required).
• Ability to enter and exit a service vehicle and other mechanical equipment multiple times per day.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, hearing protection, or hard hats, depending on task or site conditions.

Total Rewards:

• Competitive compensation plan, with a bonus potential
• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long-term disability – available 1st of month following the date of hire
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Equal Opportunity Employer