Job Description

Position Summary

We have an immediate need for an exceptional Manufacturing Associate to join our highly skilled production team and play a key role in ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is someone who strives to be the best and takes great pride in their craftsmanship. With each project, the Manufacturing Associate will be counted on to uphold the standards of quality and innovation J Geiger and Savant are known for.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from supervisors to perform manufacturing tasks

• Learn all aspects of manufacturing, from production to light assembly of products

• Complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner

• Sorting and stacking wood products

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, returning supplies and equipment to assigned locations

• Ability to read a tape measure to the 16th of an inch

• Assemble and prepare goods for shipment

• Organize inventory in an easy-to-access process

• Monitor and communicate with purchasing to insure inventory levels

• Utilize carpentry skills to build wooden pallets

• Assemble four-sided wooden boxes which then get wrapped in cardboard / flexform with the J Geiger logo.

• Cut cardboard precisely to carefully fit those boxes.

• Maintain high standard of workmanship that adheres to original plans and specifications

• Track development milestones to meet established deadlines

• Identify and address key concerns that may alter or impact production schedule

• Perform work safely by following all standards for performance

• Clean and prepare work area to eliminate potential hazards and ensure day-to-day safety

• Keep tools and equipment in good working condition

Qualifications

Requirements

• MUST be able to take precise measurements to within 1/16 of an inch using a standard tape measure
• MUST be able to lift 50 lbs., stand all day, bend over, lift long wooden planks and other heavy materials
• Experience maintaining and use of power/pneumatic tools
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Commitment to doing the highest quality work while putting safety first

Additional Desirable Skills

• Prior experience performing general labor, construction, basic carpentry, or framing.
• Prior experience operating a forklift.

Working Conditions

• Our facility is located at 7421 Industry Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418
• Work is performed indoors in a clean, temperature-controlled environment equipped with air conditioning.
• The work schedule is 40 hours per week Mon – Fri. 7:30am – 5:15pm. 45 min lunch with two 15 min breaks.
• Loud environment.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Labor intensive.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

Additional Information

Bold cutting-edge innovation is in our DNA as our history dates back nearly 130 years to Thomas Edison and the invention of the world’s first lightbulb. We owe our success to our diverse and hardworking employees. Our company will grow by continuing to create a transparent and collaborative environment where people thrive while being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. To ensure this happens, we provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon merit, competence, performance, and business needs, without regard to protected characteristics. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Savant Systems, Inc (Savant) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender identity, gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Savant Systems, Inc (Savant) does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Savant and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.

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