Production Associate - 1st Shift

Job Title : Production Associate Schedule: Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Facility location: Chester, CT Summary : Whelen seeks individuals committed to building the highest quality products that deliver on our mission of protecting those who protect others. We offer a generous and competitive total rewards package, at a company that’s the best of both worlds - a family-owned business that’s big enough to lead the industry.

What We’Re Looking For

: Experience working in manufacturing, production, or assembly preferred but not required Basic computer literacy and comfortable using technology like computers or tablets Good hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail Able to multitask and stay focused in a busy, fast-paced environment A team player with good communication skills Willingness to learn new technologies and product builds Dependable and on time High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required Prior manufacturing experience preferred but not required Physical demands and abilities Able to lift up to 35 pounds Regularly performs repetitive tasks Able to stand for entire shift Regularly possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards Attend scheduled EH&S training program Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans Recommend improved EH&S practices Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English. ” This Job Description is to serve as a guide.

It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.