Factory Assistant in Springfield, Illinois at Simplex Inc

Summary: The Production Assistant is responsible for assisting production supervisors and group leaders in operations. This position is responsible for various tasks and will report to the Lead in the department.

Duties: Daily job functions will vary. Below are examples of work that will be performed. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of job duties. Other job-related responsibilities will be assigned as needed.

· Assist production team with various tasks

· Unloading and loading materials

· Inspection and quality checks on various equipment

· Clean and maintain work area

· Complete daily logs/paperwork.

· Clean and polish stainless steel equipment

· Assist with organization of materials and parts

· Work with departments throughout the organization

· Support production team in achieving daily targets and shipping goals

· Ensure all materials are available and prepared for production

· Assist with setup of production equipment

· Coordinate information between departments

· Load and unload materials

· Move materials between departments

This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of job duties. Other job-related responsibilities will be assigned as needed.

· Minimum of a high school education or equivalent.

· Must adhere to all Simplex policies.

· Ability to climb and work from a ladder.

· Ability to operate various shop tools (including power and manually operated).

· Must be able to communicate (read, write and speak) the English language clearly

· Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

· Maintain all safety standards and guidelines at all times.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the duties required to produce work in the department, typically this includes the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Must be able to stand, bend or work in various positions.