Shop Helper 1

Shop Helper

Walla Walla, WA

Overview

Salary Range $17.13 - $18.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage 0% Category Entry Level

Qualifications

Key Technology has been providing innovative solutions to the food industry since 1948. We are a global leader in the design and manufacture of food processing technology. Products range from conveying, digital sorting, and process automation technology. Our ongoing innovations provide increased control, continuous processing and longer machine life–in processed fruits and vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, fresh-cut produce and more. Corporate headquarters are located in beautiful eastern Walla Walla, Washington. Here we continually strive to find and fulfill our customers' growing needs.

Position Summary: The Shop Helper will be responsible for ensuring parts are available, moving materials between workstations, and general assistance to welders. Must work independently and as a team as required to achieve production, quality, and quantity goals.

Essential Responsibilities:

• At all times safety is a top priority while performing any part of your job.
• Execute instructions given by department Supervisor and/or Lead.
• Observes operation of machines to develop understanding.
• Assist supervisor/lead by loading jobs to the specified location.
• Establish a cordial and professional relationship with fellow employees.
• Assist other employees with day-to-day tasks as needed.
• Understand and follow the proper workflow of assigned jobs.
• Transport completed work to the next department.
• Obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Obtain and maintain overhead crane certification.
• Complete monthly tool calibration as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.

Why work at Key?

• Medical coverage through your choice of a high deductible health plan or a PPO plan. All plans include prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts, when allowed by tax laws
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when allowed by tax laws. Our HSA includes a 2x match, up to $1,000 annually
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid life insurance and disability insurance, and options to purchase additional coverage
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Optional coverages include Long-term Care, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401k plan with a 100% match on the first 3% of employee contributions, and 50% on the next 2% of contributions (4% match if you contribute 5% of pay)
• Educational Assistance reimbursement
• Accrued paid time off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays annually

Employment with Key Technology is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen, criminal history, social security, and reference check. Key Technology is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. In addition to federal law requirements, Key Technology complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should contact the Key Technology Human Resources Department to request accommodation. Key Technology participates in E-Verify.