1st Shift B-Operator

Blade Line-B-Operator

Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000 professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.

What You’ll Do

As a B-Operator, you’ll be part of our team located in Tupelo, MS. You’ll get to:

• Responsible for moving and coordinating materials to operators

HEAT TREAT LOADER / STAMPING PACKER

• Make sure every empty bin that enter the BLADE LINE areas are removed of all old labels.
• Load stamped blades (off from conveyor or from WIP inventory), in heat treat racks
• Quality Check blades every 30 minutes before racking blades
• Pack overflow stamped blades in bins and make sure all bins have correct labels and count (full and/or partial). Count must be turned into Team Lead at end of shift

HEAT TREAT UNLOADER/PACKER / STRAIGHTENER LOADER

• Make sure every empty bin that enter the BLADE LINE areas are removed of all old labels.
• Unload blades off from heat treat racks and load blades on to straightener conveyor (make sure to wipe excessive oil off blades, so will not stick together)
• Pack overflow heat treated blades in bins and make sure all bins have corrected labels and count (full and/or partial). Count must be turned into Team Lead at end of shift

STRAIGHTENER UNLOADER/PACKER

• Make sure every empty bin that enter the BLADE LINE areas are removed of all old labels
• Pack/count (to standard BIN COUNT), FINISHED “READY TO SHIP” blades.
• Track count of scraps from straightener – label bin as “SCRAP FROM STRAIGHTENER”)
• Make sure all bins have correct labels and count (full and/or partial). Count must be turned into Production Lead at end of shift

FLOATER

• Make sure every empty bin that enter the BLADE LINE areas are removed of all old labels.
• Make sure full bins and empty bins are rotated at each station
• Stage all “FINISH”, “REWORK”, “SCRAP FROM STRAIGHTENER” bins in proper locations. Alert forklift driver for assistance if needed
• Make sure all bins have correct labels and count (full and/or partial). Count must be turned into Production Lead at end of shift
• Make sure staging and storage areas of bins are organized and bin inventory is updated daily
• Help fill in to rotate out breaks, to make sure all team members receive their breaks

MANUAL INSPECTOR/SORTER/PACKER

• Make sure every empty bin that enter the BLADE LINE areas are removed of all old labels
• Make sure correct check gauges are used to check blade tips
• Should take no more than 5 seconds to check each blade
• Pack/count (to standard BIN COUNT), FINISH “READY TO SHIP” blades.
• Track count of blades “ON HOLD” – label as “ST05”
• Make sure all bins have correct labels and count (full and/or partial). Count must be turned into Production Lead at end of shift

Who You Are

You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Team player and understand what it takes to work as a team (teamwork)
• Good mechanical background
• Familiarity with company policies and Blade Line Rules/Guidelines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills
• Some understanding of Lean Manufacturing
• Understand and capable of using precision measuring instruments (check gages, micrometers, calipers, and indicators)
• Some understanding of metal stamping (coil set-up, feeder, press, EOAT, etc.) and milling machine process
• Some understanding on Straightener Machine – reset
• Willing to get hands dirty and help move bins, HT Chemical Titration test, all Quality checks, etc.
• Able to lift, up to 50 lbs. and be on your feet (walking/standing for a long period of time)
• Able to use operate electric pallet jack
• Understand inventory control, quality requirements, process control, and preventative maintenance

What You’ll Receive

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools and storage company and #2 security solutions provider, with a leading presence in engineered fastening. We’re visionaries. Industry 4.0 innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60 brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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