Material Handler

Key Areas of Responsibility:

The Material Handler is responsible for operating the standard procedures of lithium-ion battery production with computerized manufacturing equipment. Additional responsibilities include conducting quality checks, engage in basic trouble-shooting and equipment maintenance throughout the production process, and collecting qualifying products and package for shipment.

• Monitor and interact with computerized manufacturing equipment to produce batteries and check equipment regularly to ensure normal operating activity
• Check all the work orders, instructions, and specifications on the production check sheet before starting every production lot
• Monitor processes and perform continuous image inspections and visual quality checks of the products to ensure acceptance standards are met
• Measure collected samples accurately with the provided measuring equipment
• Basic troubleshooting and equipment maintenance
• Identify irregularities which are not compliant to work instructions and control plan regarding work environment, production process, raw materials, and the quality of semi-finished products
• Inspect the equipment according to the appropriate equipment inspection guide
• Work in a team environment and effectively communicate throughout organization
• Must adhere to protocol policies

Work Environment and Essential Functions:

Our typical working environment is climate-controlled year-round to facilitate successful production and keep our team members comfortable while at work.

Physical demands include:

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 8+ hours a day
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Push & pull heavy weighted objects with motorized assistance
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 8+ hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain.
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day.
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures.
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing.
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment and operating in a sterile environment including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, safety suits, bump caps, hearing protection, full-face respirators, gloves, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented production or manufacturing environment, including exhibiting strong interpersonal and communication skills with your teammates.
• Ability and willingness to maintain a safe and collaborative work environment.
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Comfortable learning new technology

Preferred Experience

• 1 year of experience in manufacturing environment

Required Skills

• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• Brownsville, TN 38012: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person