Production Operator- 2nd Shift

Lasko Products, an industry leader of home environment products for over 100 years, is looking to add Production Operators to our light manufacturing facility in Franklin, TN.

The Production Operator performs production line work in the assembly, molding, and/or press department including but not limited to assembling product, operating machinery, and finalizing products to prepare them for shipment.

We offer a competitive hourly rate, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits. 

Essential Functions:

•  Perform work in a productive manner, maintaining speed and accuracy while following safety, quality, and production standards.
•  Assembling product on the production line with consistent speed and accuracy to meet production targets.
• Operating machinery and inspecting produced parts to ensure timely delivery to the assembly department for final production.
•  Keeping workstation and production area clean and safe.
• Stocking production area with assembly components.
• Inspecting assembly components and finished product to ensure quality standards are met.
• Testing finished product for compliance.
• Making minor repairs to assembled product as needed
• Reporting any issues to line lead or supervisor if needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Competencies and Abilities:

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Physical dexterity
• Good communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing setting is a plus

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

Manufacturing environment--exposed to dust, odors, and noise.

 

About the Company

Lasko Metal Products was founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia. Lasko designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes portable fans, heaters, and humidifiers for the consumer market (Lasko brand), air purifiers (Germ Guardian brand), ventilation products such as range hoods and bathroom exhaust fans to the construction industry (Air King brand) and water damage restoration products such as air scrubbers and dehumidifiers (B-Air brand).  Lasko’s products are sold in North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. The company is recognized as the leader in the portable fan and portable heating categories and proudly operates American manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities across the US.  Lasko’s leading market share in fans and heaters is 2X – 4X larger than the #2 brand.  Lasko’s domestic production capabilities uniquely position Lasko to serve its customers.

Lasko’s Mission is to improve everyday life with trusted products which create a healthier and more comfortable environment.  The company’s success is based on 5 Core Values:

• Be Bold:
• Challenge the status quo
• Courageously pursue the impossible 
• Reject mediocrity
• Be Together 
• Work together for success 
• Drive trust and candor with each other 
• Prioritize "We" before "I"
•  Be A Leader
• Lead with personal conviction 
• Inspire each other to deliver high- quality results
• Leverage resilience and agility to drive excellence
• Be Accountable 
• Consistently deliver to our customers 
• Embrace commitments as a contract 
• Take pride in our actions
• Be The Change 
• Demonstrate a passion to win 
• Make a difference at work in our communities 
• Step forward and take initiative

The Lasko family owned and operated Lasko Products until November 2016, when private investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners (“JWLMP”) acquired the business. Comvest Partners and JWLMP are committed to growing the business with investments in growth and productivity.

Geographic Reach

Based in the greater Philadelphia, PA area, Lasko Products operates in locations throughout the US and Canada. The company’s Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities produce both indoor and outdoor fans and heaters. The company also sources select products internationally from China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India