SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible for the preparation of material for production use, including saw cutting and material handling for receiving area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible to issue raw materials for work orders, cycle count inventory and perform transactions for return issues.
• Receives materials checking that it meets specification.
• Prepares material for work order needs.
• Unloads all incoming trucks (i.e., steel, UPS, FedEx, Paragon truck).
• Ensures that all material is properly identified and accurately controlled.
• Responsible for marking and storing all materials in designated areas.
• Individual will be responsible for physical inventory accuracy of assigned areas.
• Make certain raw material is handled in compliance with standards.
• May be responsible for entering purchase orders for outsource product.
• May count all receipts from both external and internal sources. External receipts are moved to incoming Quality Inspection or delivered to requisitioner. Receipts from internal sources are counted, copies of required documents are made, and product stored in inventory location.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment within and surrounding the material preparation area.
• Once employee demonstrates competency in position, he/she may be required to train others in similar roles.

OCCASIONAL DUTIES:

• Occasionally complete other duties, as required.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED required. Previous manufacturing experience preferred. Computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel) as well as manufacturing software preferred. Must have valid driver’s license.

SKILLS: Ability to operate forklift and read blueprints. Must have excellent communication in order to handle employee requests for material/tooling. Must be an organized and detail-oriented individual. Must have excellent clerical skills and ability to use multiple measurement instruments. Must have an excellent attendance record. Must have a willingness to work flexible schedules with overtime as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is periodically required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: Work is performed in a production environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high, in some areas.

Paragon Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help