Facilities Support (Crate Builder)

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is mainly responsible for building crates to ship product.  Other responsibilities will include maintaining company facilities which may involve electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), moving material with a forklift and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use carpentry skills to construct crates and other projects as required
• Perform minor building, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and painting repairs as necessary
• Perform preventative maintenance 
• Respond quickly in the event of an emergency
• Perform other maintenance duties as requested
• Maintain the building and grounds in a clean and orderly condition
• Clean snow and debris from sidewalks
• Exemplary and predictable attendance

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledgeable in use of basic carpentry tools
• Able to read and understand basic instructions
• Ability to work with others, conflict free
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch for long periods
• Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must have good attendance record
• Must have forklift experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license

COMPETENCIES:

Quality of Work - Considers accuracy, thoroughness & the appearance of work, committed to producing a quality product and to continuous improvement efforts. Recognizes & learns from mistakes, taking appropriate action to reduce errors. Understands the role that quality plays in customer satisfaction.

Productivity / Volume of Work- Employee makes effective us of available work time, stays on task, and work output meets expectations. Strives to improve productivity while not compromising quality. Properly uses materials & equipment to effectively and efficiently complete varying workload in a timely fashion. Follows instructions and the correct procedures. Shows initiative and requires normal supervision.

Continuous Improvement - Actively participates in lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen Events and/or activities, RCCA, and Value Stream Analysis.  Demonstrates enthusiasm and positivity for improving processes and their work environment.  Initiates improvement without the need for constant supervision.

Teamwork / Relationship Building - Employee develops and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, leaders, subordinates and outside contacts. Builds trust by respecting the ideas & contributions of everyone; works well with others. Behaves in suitable and appropriate ways; is pleasant and congenial; contributes to positive morale & spirit within the team; and embraces diverse & global cultures & ideas. Able to transmit information in a respectful, diplomatic, and mature manner to all.

Dependability / Attendance - Employee can be trusted to do or provide what is needed. Regular & punctual attendance. Individual is at workstation when scheduled and completes a full shift. Properly completes time off request forms with ample notice. 

Safety - Demonstrates a commitment to safety by following safety rules & guidelines; follows good housekeeping practices, takes proper care of equipment. Meets requirements of 100% participation in safety training & 100% safety actions completed. 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:  One to three years of relevant experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to climb up and down stairs and perform repetitive motions. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, squat, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly push, pull, lift up to 25 pounds, frequently push, pull up to 30 pounds and occasionally push, pull lift up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee can be exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is normal to loud.

Unitech Composites is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $18 - $24