Production & Quality Associate

Job Posting Title Production & Quality Associate

Job Description

Did you know you can make a positive impact on first responder health and safety? 

Gear Wash is a Fire-Dex family-owned Independent Service Provider (ISP) of personal protective equipment (PPE) care and maintenance. We’re seeking a self-motivated Production & Quality Associate. They will provide production intake and output while using their computer, troubleshooting, physical and detail-oriented skills. Provide both warehouse and quality support through receiving and logging orders, processing, inspecting and testing orders and packaging garment orders for shipping various personal protective equipment (PPE) for firefighters. 

Additional duties include:

• Intake, tag, sort and process incoming garment orders
• Operate laundry machines 
• Accurately enter garment data in internal tracking system
• Develop strong working knowledge and understanding through referencing and following company procedures, such as laundry and garment inspection and testing, general operations, and cleaning and preparation work procedures
• Complete work according to company quality standards while achieving company efficiency standards
• Assist with making pick-ups and deliveries in a company-supplied vehicle 
• Build working knowledge and demonstrate familiarity of all equipment used for cleaning PPE
• Demonstrate adaptability to learn new skills and follow company procedures.
• May assist with creating invoices 
• Performs other duties as assigned

Work Hours: 

Monday through Wednesday 3:00pm-11:30pm 

Thursday and Friday 10:00am-6:30pm

Our location:

Ventura, CA 93003

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Previous experience in a warehouse or receiving department, handling warranties, repairs or refurbishments is very helpful
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn new software
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time, including weekday overnights  
• Significant troubleshooting skills
• Possess a high attention to detail and accuracy 
• Strong math skills
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds due to the nature of handling garments 
• A solution focused mind-set
• Self-motivated with desire to work hard to meet goals
• Ability to work carefully and follow safety standards
• Ability to read and execute instructions and procedures with varying details 
• Ability to work positively in teams as well as possess self-accountability
• Efficient with prioritizing and multi-tasking, including being productive while handling re-directions and interruptions based upon organizational needs 
• Possess a strong sense of urgency, follow-through and diligence, including meeting deadlines 
• Proficiency to communicate well with all different levels both inside and outside of the organization, including verbal, electronic and written 
• Ability to work in teams as well as possess self-accountability 
• Ability to remain organized with and keep track of multiple sources of information and data 
• Possess strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards 

Benefits: 

• Competitive hourly pay  
• Weekly direct deposit pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family 
• 401k with employer matching
• PTO (paid time off) starting after 90 days
• Paid parental leave 
• Life insurance and short-term disability 
• Referral program 
• EAP (employee assistance program) for entire household
• Steady full-time hours and a set and consistent schedule
• Profit sharing bonuses based on company success 
• Local entertainment and event discounts 
• Celebrations (usually involving free food), contests, theme days and parties! 
• Gift for your birthday! 
• Once trained, listen to your own personal devices while working... music, books, podcasts 
• Feel really good about your work and industry, because it's impactful 
• Signing bonus: $250 (taxed), paid after 90 consecutive days of employment

More About Us:

• We pride ourselves on being a family owned and operated business whose mission is “to serve those who serve”. 
• Our values include fun, integrity, respect, and excellence = FIRE!
• 40 years in business
• Multi award-winning organization

Gear Wash is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, disability (physical and mental, including HIV and AIDS), genetic information, gender identity and expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (includes traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and actively seek to ensure that our hiring and employment practices reflect this commitment.

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