Description

Agri-Fab is looking for a strong candidate to be the Assembly Lead Operator at our Decatur facility!

Agri-Fab is a leader in the lawn and garden marketplace with shipments reaching around the globe. As successful as Agri-Fab has become, the core goal has not changed - provide a reliable source of employment for the community.

Hours: 1st shift 6:00am - 2:30pm

Pay:  Weekly pay, starting at $18.75 per hour. This position is eligible to participate in the monthly production bonus program earning up to $230 per month.

Agri-Fab also offers two weeks of paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellness rewards, along with 401K and company paid life insurance.

Other benefits include tuition reimbursement, earned wage access, entertainment discounts, 10 paid holidays and more!

Job Summary:  Assists team members in following standard work in order to meet goals with respect to Safety, Quality, and Production.  Assists with training employees, facilitates employee suggestions to the 2-second lean program, and stays in constant communication with supervisor.  Please note: Employees who are chosen for assembly team leader roles must be willing to learn about all assembly areas and will be required to work on the assembly line as the needs of the company require.

Position Prerequisite:

Must meet the following requirements:

1.      Complies with all rules and regulations of Agri-Fab, Inc. and actively contributes to workplace safety.

2.      Interacts in a positive and cooperative manner in all dealings with co-workers and management.

3.      Actively participates in training; stays current and in compliance with required annual safety training.

4.      Supports manufacturing improvement programs and initiatives.  Offers and helps implement improvement suggestions.

5.      Maintains a clean, orderly and safe working environment; wears and utilizes all PPE required for each job.

6.      Follows standard work and work instructions.

7.      Displays a high degree of attention to detail.

8.      Displays appropriate sense of urgency in communicating concerns (safety, quality, etc.).

9.      Cross-trains in order to perform all tasks in job rotation including working on a production line when needed.

10.  Works overtime, including weekends and holidays, as required.

11.    Ability to begin work shift at 5:00 a.m. if setups are required and 5:30 a.m. on other days to prepare for production startup. This position will have overtime on a regular   basis.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1.      Measuring and Mathematical Skills

a.      Accurately adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides.

b.      Verifies parts using work instructions.

c.       Successfully completes training or demonstrates proficiency in blueprint reading.

d.      Produces accurate results when using precision measuring instruments, as applicable to department.

2.      Language Skills (Speaking and Writing)

a.      Effectively communicates with coworkers and supervisors.

b.      Writes clearly and legibly.

c.       Able to present information at department meetings.

d.      Composes grammatically correct and professional emails.

3.      Basic Reasoning Skills

a.      Applies common sense when following written and oral instructions.

b.      Reads, interprets, and takes action on written instruction.

c.       Reads and understands bills of material.

d.      Basic problem solving skills.

e.      Assesses current situation and addresses issues.

4.      Physical Requirements and Manual Dexterity

a.      Constant standing throughout shift, with occasional walking.

b.      Frequent bending, lifting, and/or carrying throughout shift.

c.       May lift up to 50 pounds on an intermittent basis.

d.      Effective use of appropriate basic hand and power tools.

e.      May be required to successfully complete Industrial Powered Vehicle certification, including any necessary hearing and/or vision testing.

5.      Leadership Abilities

a.      Willingly participates in and supports training.

b.      Highly self-motivated and self-directed.

c.       Demonstrates a professional attitude, demeanor, and appearance.

d.      Creative at finding alternative solutions and options.

6.      Computer skills

a.      Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

b.      Uses Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and business operations software.

c.       MTMS Web client

Work Environment:

1.      Subject to hot temperatures.

2.      May be subject to loud working environment.

3.      Skin may be exposed to oils and/or coolant.