Assembler

J & J Snack Foods Corp

La Vergne, TN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Beverages, Component Assembly, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Forklift, Identify Issues, Inventory Cycle Counts, Life Insurance, Multitasking, Pallet Jack, Problem Solving Skills, Production Management, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Vision Plan, Warehousing
LOCATION
La Vergne, TN
POSTED
30+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Production Manager, the Assembler is responsible for a wide range of functions including preassembly duties and testing rebuilt units in the Production Department. The Assembler ensures that equipment is created and assembled efficiently and correctly. It is expected that the Assembler aims to be as efficient and consistent as possible when putting together equipment, troubleshooting problems, and repairing equipment to full functionality. The Assembler will be expected to cross-train on other functions and positions within the team and will be held to a high standard of service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Assemble various components while adhering to procedures and set specifications
  • Uses Method Instructions to assemble equipment
  • Inspects parts to ensure that quality standards are maintained
  • Responsible and accountable for the quality of their work
  • Performs simple calculations
  • Maintains production records
  • Clean and maintain work area
  • Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to the work area
  • Tests frozen beverage dispensing equipment for any discrepancies
  • Identifies workmanship and component defects
  • Troubleshoot issues and involve proper resources as necessary
  • Ability to learn various tools and equipment as directed by management

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, the Assembler must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Able to assist Warehouse personnel in special tasks (i.e., use of pallet jacks, movement of units
  • Able to obtain an ICEE forklift certification to assist in machine stocking/movement to various departments).
  • Willing and able to assist in inventory cycle counts and year-end inventory.
  • Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish an evolving workload.
  • Ability to learn various tools and equipment as directed by management.
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Strong mechanical background
  • Graduate of Technical or Vocational school, preferred
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License
  • Ability to lift 55 lbs. or more on a regular basis. Occasional lifting in excess of 70 lbs. required
  • Must have and wear steel-toed shoes

Schedule: Tuesday - Friday (four 10-hour shifts, 6:00am - 4:40pm)

Pay from: $20/hour - Pay is based on experience, education, skills, training, and certifications.

ICEE offers its Employees:

  • Paid holidays, sick time and Paid vacation
  • Birthday Holiday (Must be used within Employee Birthday Month)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Life Insurance
  • 401 (k) Plan

EEO Statement:

The ICEE Company is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veterans status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.

About the Company

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J & J Snack Foods Corp

J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: JJSF) is a leader and innovator in the snack food industry, providing nutritional and affordable branded niche snack foods and beverages to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets. Our portfolio of products include soft pretzels, frozen beverages, frozen juice treats and desserts, stuffed sandwiches, burritos, churros, fruit pies, funnel cakes, cookies and bakery goods under 25 assorted brand names. Manufactured and distributed nationwide, our principal products include SUPERPRETZEL, PRETZEL FILLERS and other soft pretzels, ICEE, SLUSH PUPPIE newly-acquired Dippin' Dots, and ARCTIC BLAST frozen beverages, LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, MINUTE MAID* frozen juice bars and ices, WHOLE FRUIT fruit bars, sorbet and organic juice tubes, , MARY B’S biscuits and dumplings, DADDY RAY’S fig and fruit bars, TIO PEPE’S and CALIFORNIA CHURROS churros, THE FUNNEL CAKE FACTORY funnel cakes, and several cookie brands within COUNTRY HOME BAKERS. For more information, please visit us at www.jjsnack.com. *MINUTE MAID is a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
FOUNDED
1971
WEBSITE
http://www.jjsnack.com