Manufacturing Specialist - Temporary

Job Summary:

In this temporary role you will fabricate and assemble panels which when assembled together become shelters used to house unsheltered people. Work involves developing skills necessary in manufacturing to build a high quality, cost effective finished product. Your skills and expertise will evolve over time but will begin with the following responsibilities:

Duties/Responsibilities:

You will:

•  Learn how to safely operate power equipment (saws, drills, rivet guns, etc.)
•  Show that you can safely and effectively use hand tools (wrenches, screw drivers, knives)
•  Show that you can effectively use measuring equipment (tape measures, weigh scales, etc.)
•  Learn how to read and understand drawings, work instructions (either written or verbal) to assemble shelters.
•  Learn how to do in-process quality checks as well as quality checks of the assembled product.
•  Learn how to understand and adhere to workflow, work documentation, continuous flow and lean manufacturing techniques.
•  Learn what safety equipment (PPE) and safe practices to utilize at each workstation.
•  Learn how to be aware of your environment and work in a safe way including keeping your work area clean and organized.

Must have requirements for this role:

•  Be able to read to understand directions and write to complete simple paperwork.
•  Be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs many times throughout the day.
•  Ability to take and pass a pre-employment drug test and willingness to submit to regular randomized drug testing

To do well in this role you need to have the following characteristics:

•  You are thoroughly committed to Pallet’s mission.
•  You are humble, willing to admit your shortcomings and are teachable.
•  You are hungry, always wanting to learn more and put in the extra effort to achieve company goals.
•  You are people smart, knowing how to work effectively with diverse groups of people and personalities.
•  You are honest, transparent and show integrity in your words and actions.

Education and Experience:

Required

•  None

Bonus points for:

•  OSHA Certification in basic construction safety.
•  CPR Certified.

Physical Requirements:

•  You will be required to lift up to 50lbs multiple times a day

Physical Work Conditions

•  Wear safety attire or protective gear on a daily basis according to specific job requirements, steel toed shoes and safety glasses are mandatory.
•  Usually work indoors. The site may not be temperature controlled.
•  Often exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels.
•  Are exposed to hazardous equipment on a weekly basis.
•  Are sometimes exposed to contaminants.
•  May share workspace with others

In addition to proven proficiency at level one you need to demonstrate:

•  Actively participate in Kaizens. 
•  Effectively manage critical situations.
•  Develop understanding of your limitations and seek guidance.
•  Be able to effectively communicate to others.
•  Create and accomplish team goals & objectives.
•  Effectively hand-off between shifts.
•  Demonstrates high skill of technical knowledge in multiple areas.
•  Demonstrate our Jacket through your work and actions.