Production Specialist

LGG INDUSTRIAL

LGG INDUSTRIAL is a solutions-driven national distributor of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in various industrial segments to improve their operations and reduce their total cost of ownership. With locations across the United States and Canada, we aim to deliver consistent service and support across North America. 

We desire to create an employee-centric place to work, a place where you can develop your skills and grow as a professional. We provide training and advancement opportunities to build a career and life-work integration to keep you at your best. 

Our philosophy is that the success of our business is directly dependent upon the health and safety of our associates. We focus on maintaining a safe work environment and strive to achieve zero injuries through our safety-first culture. For more information, please visit www.lggindustrial.com 

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY  

Role Profile 

Position: Production Specialist

Job Location: Louisville, KY

Job Type: Full-Time 

Status: Non-Exempt 

Summary of the Role  

This position is responsible for a variety of tasks that are manufacturing or distribution based and may include assembling and manufacturing sales orders, picking products from the warehouse, shipping and receiving, and where required, delivery of products to customers.  

Responsibilities  

• Must maintain 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures 
• Assembles products to company, customer and manufacturer’s standards  
• Performs all product testing to quality standards as required by the customer and per company work instruction  
• Receives incoming shipments into inventory, posts in online system and places items in warehouse 
• Picks product in warehouse and prepares items for delivery or shipping  
• Delivers product as required  
• Operates mechanical equipment, hand tools, forklifts and picking lifts (if applicable)  
• Assists with physical inventory  
• Makes recommendations to management with respect to product and process improvements  
• Perform other duties as trained and qualified for 

Skills and Abilities  

• Applicants should possess the ability to interact with team members in a professional manner 
• Must have good communication skills  
• Requires basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in units of measure 
• Basic mechanical skills including the use of hand tools  
• Basic computer skills preferred, including email and internet  

Minimum Qualifications 

• Must be 21 years of age or older  
• A valid driver's license and a clean driving record 
• Ability to safely drive a Company truck or other mechanical equipment 
• 3 - 5 years of related warehousing or production experience  
• A high school diploma or GED  
• Reliable transportation is a must  
• Ability to work overtime, as required  
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as required  
• Background checks and drug screening may be required (by Company, Customer or DOT requirements in working on-site and operating equipment as required or permitted by law)  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Industrial setting experience  

Physical Requirements and Work Environment 

This position is based in a production and warehouse setting, which may involve exposure to a range of environmental conditions. These include fluctuating temperatures (both hot and cold), varying noise levels, exposure to dust, and other typical elements of an active industrial environment.  Reasonable accommodations are available to support individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions of this role. 

• Ability to pull, push, grasp, bend, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs independently on a repeated basis. Heavier items may be moved with team assistance or mechanical aid. 
• Ability to move freely throughout the job site, including on occasional uneven surfaces, for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to work in a stationary position for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to work at varying work-surface levels and machine operation heights. 
• Ability to move above or below workstations or retrieve items from various heights. 
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders or stairs, as required. 
• Ability to comprehend and