Job Opportunity At JC FordJC Ford has been around since 1945 providing automated equipment and service to the growing tortilla and tortilla chip industry. We are now hiring for our new home in Columbia, TN. Paid holidays, vacation, benefits, and 401K available.
Summary:
This position's primary responsibilities will be to pick materials/products in preparation of manufacturing needs, to guide and assist in the overall materials needs from blueprints. The role will include lifting materials, finished products and packing items, both manually and with the use of hoists.
Requirements:- Ability to multitask, critical thinking, problem solving, strong attention to detail with good organizational skills.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Experience kitting parts
- Must be willing to work overtime when necessary to meet production deadlines.
- Must acquire a forklift certification.
- Ability to remain standing while working the assigned schedule duration.
- Kitter: Your position will include accurately picking, transferring, kitting/grouping parts and materials from a blueprint in area to be assembled by production team.
Education:
High school diploma or similar degreeGEDBasic computer skills (able to learn Traverse software)
Experience and Background:
- Demonstrate competency in basic shop math.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.
- Flexible and responsive, with a strong teamwork orientation.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.
- Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed and continuous improvement.
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to participate in a cross-functional team.
- Possess ability to drive for results, hold self-accountable, and continuously improve.
- Self starter
- Ability to work independently
Physical Requirements:
The majority of the job function is performed in a manufacturing setting requiring a high degree of safety precautions. JC Ford Company is an equal-opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (mental or physical), pregnancy, status as a parent, family medical history, genetic information, political affiliation, military service/protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. We will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, or local agencies.
