Production Assistant - Weekend Shift

Position Overview

The Assistant Lead has the technical capacity to perform each position in the manufacturing department . They will fill in any position to keep the department moving when there are absences , including back-up duties in the Team Lead absence . The position performs these steps consistently with few errors. The Assistant Lead position requires a solid understanding of the materials used . They may troubleshoot equipment problems or gather materials for the department . The position must effectively communicate with their co-workers and have exceptional attendance. In the Assistant Lead position an employee shows leadership and an eagerness to learn more .

Duties and Responsibilities

• Fill in any position in the manufacturing department to keep the department moving when there are absences
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with all employees i n the department , mentor and encourage staff
• Research and respond to questions and provide guidance to department staff
• Keep orders and units organized
• Assist the department in meeting the daily production number goal and prepare for upcoming load dates, understand order priority
• Communicate staff needs to Team Lead and Team Lead needs to staff
• Support the Team Lead and fill in for them in their absence
• Accurately use Quaker's internal work order system to retrieve data, the portal to order material, the scanner when units leave the department and Microsoft Office Outlook for email
• Keep track of daily inventory through cycle counting
• Have materials and orders available
• Train and mentor new staff
• Enforce safety policies
• Inspect materials for acceptable quality and educate staff on an y defects
• Put away materials when received
• Review Standard Operating Procedures & Work Instructions & suggest updates when necessary
• Obtain , maintain an d understand the necessary paperwork the department needs to operate & be able to resolve any paperwork issues
• Obtain and maintain a solid knowledge of all necessary tools and machinery in the department and troubleshoot any equipment issues that arise
• Learn how to order material including glass, order repairs and view Bill of Materials
• Learn the department financials
• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.
• I nteract and communicate with employees and customers in an appropriate manner.
• Availability on site to confer with staff members with whom the employee must interact on a regular basis.
• R eview and analyze order information i n Quaker's internal order system
• P lan, prioritize & monitor workflow activities in the manufacturing department , have parts ready
• C omplete assigned tasks / projects in a timely manner .

Supervisory Responsibility

No direct management or supervisory responsibilities .

Safety

Observe safety and security policies and procedures , including proper use of Personal P rotective E quipment ; report potentially unsafe conditions; and use equipment and materials properly. F ollow any job-specific or department-specific safety requirements such as Sa fe Product Handling Guidelines, Basic Tool Safety , Lock Out Tag Out, Safe Pallet Jack Operation and Safe Lift .

Travel

No travel is required .

Qualifications

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required .

Preferred Education and Experience

The expectation is that the individual has achieved a minimum level of education and / or related expertise to qualify for this position.

Competencies and Skills

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Weekend Shift, Friday - Sunday 6 : 00 AM - 6 : 30 PM. Overtime may be required when the workload demand s .

Physical Demands

The demands and environment al characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a manufacturing job. The employee must be able to :

Vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This position must use an assisted lift or team lift any time one is available and objects exceed ing 75 pounds need lifting or carrying.

It is an essential job function and safety rule, applicable to every employee working in a safety sensitive classified position, to be able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this j ob, the employee is exposed to climactic variations , fumes or airborne particles , various levels of vibration, and moving mechanical parts. Various different types of Personal Protective Equipment might be required based on the employee's work location. The noise level in the work environment may require hearing protection .

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at the discretion of management any time.

E qual E mployment O pportunity Statement

Quaker is an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Quaker will be based on merit, qualifications, abilities, and Q uaker 's needs and resources. Q uaker does not discriminate in any employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy , sexual orientation , and gender identity or expression ), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other category protected by law .

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