What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Associate - Springs Department position at Midland Garage Door?
Shipping Associate - Springs
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Starting Wage: $20.50/HR
Summary:
The primary function of this position is to prepare and assemble garage door springs based on customer orders. This role involves reading order details, selecting the correct spring, and cutting it to the proper size when needed. Employees are responsible for ensuring each spring is built accurately, safely, and meets quality standards while working efficiently.
Essential Duties:
- Read and follow spring orders to understand required specifications.
- Select the closest matching spring and prepare it for modification if needed.
- Cut springs to the correct length using a torch and hand tools.
- Install cones and complete spring assembly according to order requirements.
- Learn to identify different spring types, including left-hand and right-hand wound springs.
- Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and basic equipment.
- Check finished springs to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Keep work area clean, organized, and stocked with necessary materials.
- Follow all safety procedures, especially when working with heated materials and tools.
- Assist in Production or Shipping areas as requested.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.
- Maintains a high level of quality to eliminate mistakes.
- Operate with Passion, Energy and Enthusiasm.
- Always remain safety conscious.
- High level of attention to detail and organization.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Must be self-motivated.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to read a tape measure.
- Good hand/eye coordination.
- Able to lift up to 75lbs.
- Ability to read and interpret orders.
- Sound judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills in all situations.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, both orally and written, to ensure a clear understanding of work instructions and safety protocols.
- Have prompt and reliable attendance.
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Education and Experience:
High School or GED required, and 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment preferred or; an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and duties as listed above.
Equipment/Software used:
- Safety glasses, gloves, and ear protection
- ANSI approved boots or shoes
- Torch
- Basic hand tools
CANDIDATES OFFERED EMPLOYMENT ARE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST AND BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.
We are committed to our team members, and we care deeply about providing employees and their families a supportive benefits package which includes:
- Medical and Dental insurance with company contribution
- HSA company contribution and match
- 401K with company match
- Company paid life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company paid short-term disability and company contribution towards long-term disability
- Supplemental insurance options
- Parental Leave
- Childbirth Recovery Leave
- Vacation and Sick Time
- Holiday pay
- Referral Bonus
- Annual work boot allowance
- Prescription safety glass allowance
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that all information provided is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge. Any false statements, misrepresentation, or omission of information may disqualify you from consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. The company reserves the right to verify the information you have provided as part of the recruitment process. Submitting an application does not guarantee employment.
Midland Garage Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Midland Garage Door will make reasonable accommodations to the known qualifying disabilities of applicants and employees when doing so will not impose an undue hardship. Applicants who believe they may need reasonable accommodation to enable them to participate in the application process should contact Human Resources.
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