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Operator- Manufacturing Assembly
AlcottPosted 6 days ago
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Job Description
Kalamazoo , MI
Job Id:
489
# of Openings:
2
Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan
Full Time Operator- Manufacturing Assembly
WHY WORK FOR GOODWILL?
Ready for a career with impact? Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan (Goodwill SWMI) gives you the opportunity to make a difference in your local community while building your professional skills. Goodwill SWMI is a complex enterprise offering a wide range of career opportunities. Our organization rewards creativity and innovation, while offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Our team members enjoy a unique work environment that is professional, fast paced and fulfilling.
ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION
Goodwill SWMI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Our nearly 300 dedicated team members help achieve our mission of improving the community by providing employment, education, training and support services tailored to individual needs across a six county territory. At Goodwill SWMI, the work we do makes a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve and, in turn, in the communities in which we live.
Goodwill SWMI manages ten retail stores (with attached, attended donation centers and one stand-alone donation center), Contract Manufacturing Operations as well as Custodial & Janitorial business units. These business operations provide stability to our organization that is not always enjoyed by nonprofit organizations solely funded by outside sources.
Our organization’s values shape our culture and guide our interactions with program participants, customers, community and one another. Our shared commitment to Living the Mission; Promoting Teamwork; Driving Collaboration; Taking Responsibility for our Actions and Behaviors; Respecting and Appreciating Others is what makes us successful and inspires all that we do.
Want to learn more about Goodwill SWMI? Go to our website at: www.goodwillswmi.org
General Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the Production Worker/Machine Setup and Operator is to produce parts for the Quality Easel product line that are consistent with specifications and established quality standards in addition to practicing the core values of the Agency: Success, Collaboration, People and Positivity.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Functions
- Operate shear cutter and hydraulic press according to all safety procedures
- Setup machine according to precise and accurate measurements
- Inspect and identify defective materials and parts
- Meet production goals without sacrificing quality and safety
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Experience setting up and using hydraulic press
- Experience setting up and using shear cutter
- Ability to use tape measure and take measurements quickly and accurately
- Possess good hand-eye-foot coordination
- Possess fine finger dexterity
- Must possess excellent arithmetic skills – fractions, addition, subtraction
- Knowledge of production practices preferred
Education
High school diploma or GED preferred
Physical Requirements
Standing, reaching, bending, stooping and twisting eight hours per day; ability to reach and grasp; ability to push and pull objects; must be able to lift 50 lbs. consistently
Other
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and theft-related background check
Must be able to work five days per week during regular plant hours and occasional weekend
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