Job Description: Production Worker
Send cover letter and resume to jobs@weincal.org
Reports to: Department Manager
FSLA: Non-Exempt, Part-Time
Job Summary: Production workers perform light assembly and similar routine or low-skilled tasks. Processes are completed in a team environment to provide business solutions to local companies. *While there is no durational limit on how long a Production Worker may be employed at Workshops Empowerment Inc., we will constantly challenge each person to pursue his or her highest vocational potential.
Qualifications:
§ Workers without documented disabilities are expected to perform at a minimum of 80% productivity within three weeks of starting work
§ Expressed understanding that a Production Worker job is a stepping stone for most employees; and a willingness to actively participate in professional development opportunities provides by WE Inc.
§ Must not be a convicted sex offender (we host an onsite student classroom)
§ Must have comfort and aptitude to work with people of various cognitive abilities
§ Able to comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
§ Must maintain 95% attendance and punctuality
§ Must be independent in meeting self-care needs and practice good personal hygiene
Job Responsibilities:
Production Workers perform routine work for local business customers. They are expected to follow established guidelines to complete assembly of products or services. A Production Worker must be able to work with his/her hands to complete kitting, assembly and packaging processes according to standard operating procedures with 100% quality standards. Also responsible for performing the following similar duties: marrying nuts & bolts, packaging hardware, handling first class and bulk mail preparation, collating, nesting, inserting & labeling; must also be capable of sorting, folding, shipping, stamping and order fulfillment.
Typical Physical Demands: Work may frequently require sitting or standing for long periods of time throughout the day. Use of hands to finger, handle or feel is necessary; involves constant reaching with hands and arms. The position occasionally requires lifting up to 20 pounds.
Typical Working Conditions: Production workers work in a reasonably clean indoor production environment under supervision. There is continuous contact with staff and co-workers with various cognitive and physical abilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following employment benefits are offered to our part-time employees:
· After one year of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the Workshops Empowerment Inc. retirement plan and/or a savings plan through America’s First Credit Union.
· Workshops Empowerment Inc. pays social security and worker’s compensation insurance on all employees.
· Part-time Production Workers are not eligible for paid bereavement leave, but reasonable efforts will be made to adjust work schedules to accommodate employees in the event of a death in the family.
This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of WE Inc. are expected to perform tasks as assigned by their supervisor/manager, regardless of job title or routine job duties, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Applicants are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume to jobs@weincal.org
Workshops Empowerment Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local news.