Production Associate

Overview

 

People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value.  We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.  

 

Snap-On Tools offers an excellent benefits package after only 30 days of service to include:

 

• Three health insurance plans to choose from, one includes an employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution.
• Vision and Dental Insurance plans
• An option for a Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Spending Account (FSA)
• Company paid life insurance, as well as short and long term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance can be purchased at nominal rates
• Discounts on travel and company products including tools
• A tuition reimbursement program
• A 401K with an employer match/contribution at 3%
• Paid vacation, plus three days of paid time off for personal days
• 11 paid holidays
• A climate-controlled work environment with heating and air conditioning.
• Plus all of our associates are paid WEEKLY.

We presently have a full-time position for a Production Associate at our Elkmont Manufacturing Plant. The ability to assemble product that meets productivity levels and quality standards. The work to be performed is in a factory environment. The associate will be expected to assemble that product while operating within established workplace safety procedures. The product assembled will be of uncompromising quality to meet our commitment to passionate customer care. The work schedule for this position is third shift from 10:00 P.M. until 6:00  A.M. the following morning Sunday through Thursday with overtime required to include weekends.

Responsibilities

KEY TASKS

• Manually assemble parts using various hand tools to complete the process.• Prepare completed parts for shipment by boxing, labeling, weighting, and crating.• Document and complete departmental paperwork.• Meet required productivity levels.• Support and adhere to all safety requirements, wear the proper personal protective equipment distributed and approved by the company.• Ensure that housekeeping is maintained.• Material Handling as required.• Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS AND EDUCATION

• High School diploma, G.E.D. and 1 to 3 years of prior manufacturing experience.• Ability to apply basic mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide.• Perform work from drawings, specifications and formulas involving limited detail.• Use and interpret measuring equipment.• Good communication skills.• The ability to work independently and within a team environment.• Must be aware and adhere to all company and departmental safety procedures and policies.• Ability to work on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts.

• All candidates must be at least 18 years of age or older to be considered and excellent command of the English language including reading, writing, and speaking.

PREFERRED

• Some assembly experience.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

• Sitting, bending, standing and/or walking for an extended length of time (typically eight-hour shifts)• Light lifting on a repetitive basis or lifting on an occasional basis of approximately 30 pounds. • Repetitive motions required in some jobs; visual acuity required in most jobs, eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity, and the ability to concentrate for extended periods of time