Davis Companies has partnered with a very innovative Panel Manufacturing company to identify a Production Assistant! This individual will assist in the lean initiatives and efforts of the production floor. This is an ideal position for a motivated and self driven individual. This is a 1st shift opportunity located in the North metro area. 

Key responsibilities:

• Provide daily material restock to designated work stations
• Maintain the process of delivering materials from wire harness station to shipping
• Retrieve and organize totes, pallets, carts, etc. as required
• Gather and dispose of production waste and cardboard recycling
• Ensure aisles are free of obstacles and debris
• Sweep, dust, mop floors as needed
• Maintain a safe, organized and efficient work area
• Participate in weekly 5S walks to ensure compliance and to identify 5S opportunities.
• Update and ensure completion of 5S task list.
• Use of tools and building of equipment used for 5S.
• Prepare and post visual components (i.e. shadow boarding, taping, etc.)
• Work with personnel to identify and analyze areas of opportunity within their work center.
• Ensure the promotion of customer focus throughout the organization
• Identify and assist in process improvement measures

Education, experience, and skills:

• High school education or equivalent
• ERP experience desired
• High motivation level and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work with independently with limited supervision
• Demonstrated computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to work overtime depending on work load
• Forklift experience preferred but not necessary