Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Sr. jobs in Winston Salem, NC

Overview

Ranked among Forbes Best Employers in America 2017, Ferrellgas knows dedicated superior service starts with supported employees. Blue Rhino is looking for an Full Time Production Specialist to join our team! Our Production Specialist play a key role in our production process. They operate in a team-based environment to ensure quality, and safe and efficient, refilling, re-valving, requalifying, refurbishing, packaging, and storage of propane cylinders. Every cylinder is cleaned, leak-tested, inspected, and then delivered to tens of thousands of convenience stores nationwide. 

• Labor intensive 
• Requiring frequent lifting and stacking of 40lb cylinders
• Work environment is an outdoor work environment with varying temperature conditions, previous experience in warehouse or manufacturing preferred

Schedule: 

• Monday - Thursday, most Fridays some Saturdays during peak season
• 7am -5:30pm, overtime opportunities during the spring and fall months

Pay: 

• Starting at $19 per hour- rate increases over time & becoming proficient at stations (Tier Level 2 & Senior Level)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Company provided STD, LTD, Life, & AD&D
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Wellness Program
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Propane Discounts

Responsibilities

• Performs Washer functions which includes placing cylinders on conveyer belt, sorting, removing sleeve and peeling label.
• Dispatches cylinders to paint, fill, or rework stations.
• Completes Paint Line operations which includes loading cylinders in tank hanger, applying paint bag applicator, and unloading tank hanger.
• Operates Shot Blast, Tare weight entry station, Capper (data code label), and Stacker (palletizing).
• Manually checks for leaks, weight problems, or sleeve malfunctions.
• Performs cylinder refurb operations based on work station.
• Stacks finished product.
• Checks for quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Possess integrity and a good work ethic.
• Demonstrated ability to be punctual, dependable, and reliable.
• Ability to work overtime, as required
• Ability to understand basic technical instructions, both written and verbal.

• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States

• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Blue Rhino, is a company that cares about its employees, and about the environment, working hard to recycle millions of propane tanks every year and keeping them out of landfills.

Lastly, Blue Rhino cares about the community and gives back. We sponsor Bowling for Rhinos, a rhino conservation charity. We also support Operation BBQ Relief a charity of competition chefs who grill for those affected by natural disasters. If you’re interested in being a part of a winning company, join the Blue Rhino team today!