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Job Description
Company / Location Information
A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
We Offer
Lochinvar takes care of our people- because they power everything we do! As a business unit ofA.O. Smithyou can expect the following benefits:
- Growth-focused environment with advancement opportunities
- Climate-controlled facility
- Diverse positions provide opportunity to gain broad experience and develop deep industry knowledge.
- Benefits- medical, dental, vision etc. start DAY 1!
- 401K Program with company match
- Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefit plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.
Primary Function
Lochinvar in Lebanon, TN- a business unit of A.O. Smith.
Operates liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, clamps, or elevating platform, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials.Ships and receives and inspects materials, stocks and pulls parts for production andmaintainsestablished inventory levels.
Responsibilities
- Read work orders, production schedules, parts pullsheets, orfollow oral instructions toascertainmaterials or containers to be moved.Responsible for all paperwork on returns and manufacturing materials inbound and to be shipped.
- Inventory materials (including cycle counting, inventory control functions, where appropriate)onworkfloor. Pull parts, or completed units, from storage or work areas todesignated locations (ex. intercompany transfers, local pickups, etc.) for production personnel and/or manufacturing needs.
- Inspect incoming product forquality (ex. product damage, ASME code requirements, etc.), verifies identification numbers and/or material grades and quantities.Document information related to receiving inspection
- Verify bills of lading and vendor packing slips and make any corrections.Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, and racks, to keep the shop organized.
- Operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assistin loading or moving materials and products.Load and unload materials into vehicles andinstallsstrapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.Secure lifting attachments to materials and convey load to destination
Qualifications
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Experience: Manufacturing experience required
Computer Skills: Basic computer knowledge and navigationisrequired.
Must be able to acquire Forklift and other PIV certifications once hired
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting/standing and frequent bending and reaching.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and with assistance
- Loud noises and limited exposure to dust and fumes.
- Must be able to push/pull up to 75 lbs.
- Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as steel-toe shoes/boots, ear and eye protection.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell.
- The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20pounds overhead and maneuver various parts weighting up to 50 lbs.
- Variable hot and cold working environment.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
ADA Statement & EEO Statement
In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
A. O. Smith values employee excellence. In our employment practices, we will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or other legally protected status. We operate in a global environment and will strive to create a workplace where men and women from diverse backgrounds can thrive and achieve their fullest potential.
