Location: MANHATTAN, KS, United States
Job Family : Manufacturing
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Aug 26, 2025
Job ID: 59018
Job Description
This position is responsible for helping with set up the production and mixing schedule, assisting with workflow processes, and participating on project teams relating to work group. This position assists Value Stream Team Leaders with activities and fills in on the production floor when needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Set up production schedule board, and coordinate workflow
- Operate equipment, when needed
- Utilize computer to access specifications, enter quality data and print specifications
- Train and assist team members as needed
- Participate on project teams to improve the work area
- Assist team members with processing and quality problems and issues
- Participate in first response safety activities and undergo associated trainings
- Initiate incident reports and follow reporting procedure
- Perform all job duties as assigned by leadership
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to form and lead teams within a manufacturing environment
- Escalate appropriate concerns and issues to leadership
- Able to foster professionalism with all associates along with internal and external customers
- Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately.
- Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.
- Participate on project teams, star point teams and kaizen events when needed.
- Attend and participate in all training opportunities required to develop in the role
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or GED preferred
Experience:
Previous experience in manufacturing preferred
Preferred Skills/ Qualifications:
Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Sound decision making skills
- Good math, reading and writing skills
- Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention
Skills/ Competencies:
1. Basic computer skills
Physical Requirements:
Ability to operate material handling equipment
- Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures
Occasional
Frequent
Continuous
Lift/Carry
X
Up to 10 lbs
X
11-20 lbs
X
21-50 lbs
X
Bending
X
Twist/Turn
X
Reach Below Knee
X
Push/Pull
X
Squat/Kneel
X
Stand/Walk
X
Sit
X
Lifting Above Shoulders
X
Use of Hands and Fingers
X
Other Skills:
Ability to work well in a team environment
Assessment:
Employee must successfully complete Pre-employment screening
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/ SCOPE:
Report directly to Value Stream Team Leader
- Work closely with other departments to resolve issues with the processes & equipment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The employee may be subject to:
High noise levels from operating machines and equipment
- Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels
- Exposure to nuisance fumes
Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, high visibility clothing)
- Standing is required for extended periods of time. Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting is performed on a regular basis
- Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions
- Requires flexible hours and short notice for overtime
The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
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