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Key Technology in Walla Walla, WA is a worldwide leader in food processing technology. As a global industrial manufacturing company, our ongoing innovations provide increased control, continuous processing, sorting, automated inspection, specialized conveying, and grading and sizing, in processed fruits and vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, fresh-cut produce and more.

Position Summary

The Shop Helper will be responsible for ensuring parts are available, moving materials between workstations, and general assistance to welders. Must work independently and as a team as required to achieve production, quality, and quantity goals. The hourly wage ranges from $15.75 to $17.33

Essential Responsibilities

• At all times safety is a top priority while performing any part of your job.
• Execute instructions given by department Supervisor and/or Lead.
• Observes operation of machines to develop understanding.
• Assist supervisor/lead by loading jobs to the specified location.
• Establish a cordial and professional relationship with fellow employees.
• Assist other employees with day-to-day tasks as needed.
• Understand and follow the proper workflow of assigned jobs.
• Transport completed work to the next department.
• Obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Obtain and maintain overhead crane certification.
• Complete monthly tool calibration as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to operate a forklift.

Why Work at Key?

Key Technology Inc. is a Duravant family company, dedicated to the fulfilment of our employees. Whether seeking career advancement, long term employment stability, or a mix, our leadership team is committed to each employee's personal career goals. As we know our success is rooted with our employees, Key offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including the following:

• Medical coverage through your choice of a high deductible health plan or a PPO plan. All plans include prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts, when allowed by tax laws
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when allowed by tax laws. Our HSA includes a 2x match, up to $1,000 annually
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid life insurance and disability insurance, and options to purchase additional coverage
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Optional coverages include Long-term Care, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401k plan with a 100% match on the first 3% of employee contributions, and 50% on the next 2% of contributions (4% match if you contribute 5% of pay)
• Educational Assistance reimbursement
• Accrued paid time off (PTO) – 3 weeks per year
• 10 paid holidays annually

Employment with Key Technology is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen, criminal history, social security, and reference check.