Manufacturing Team Member - Lansing, MI

Company: Peckham
Location: Lansing
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

_*\*\* These jobs are open to all abilities but Peckham gives preference to individuals with disabilities. \*\**_ Peckham employees, as part of the Defense Industrial Base, are identified as "essential infrastructure workers" during the COVID - 19 emergency response by the Department of Homeland Security. Our plan is to remain open and continue to support our country during this crisis while taking every feasible measure to ensure the safety of our employees. We are extremely proud of our staff and team members who are stepping up to ensure Peckham is able to support critical federal government operations during these difficult and uncertain times. _*Job Description: *_*Manufacturing Team Member *\*- Peckham Inc. (Lansing) JOIN THE PECKHAM TEAM!* *Great Company Culture. *Peckham was named #11 in the 2015 Fortune Magazine's "Great Place to Work" for small and medium companies and has been certified as a Great Place to Work® company for six consecutive years!
* *Work Life Balance. *At Peckham, we "embrace the 'AND'"!
* *Rest & Relaxation. *10 paid holidays per year, and accrue 10 days of paid time off!
* *Health Benefits. *Medical with HSA options, as well as dental , vision , and life insurance.
* *Peckham University. *ESL classes, financial wellness trainings, tax prep services, and more are available free of charge to our Team Members.
* *Support & Understanding. *Peckham provides all Team Members with on-the-job support. *SIGN ON BONUS!** *Receive $50 at hire* & $250 after successfully completing training!*PRODUCTION BONUSES AVAILABLE!** Quarterly & monthly performance-based bonuses available!*REQUIREMENTS** Entry level - _no experience required!_
* Sewing machine experience preferred
* Manufacturing and/or production experience preferred DUTIES * Ensure alignment of fabric, garments, and materials under needles using marks on machines, clamps, templates, cloth and notches as guides.
* Guide garment parts under machine needles and press foot pedals to sew parts together.
* Handle garments by folding, bagging, labeling, using scissors to trim threads, threading and tying hangers, zipper pulls or plastic cord locks.
* Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
* Other related duties as assigned . ON THE JOB, YOU WILL LEARN TO * Practice LEAN principles and 5S concepts .
* Support ISO-9000 and Peckham, Inc. Quality Management Systems requirements.
* Support Peckham Inc's vision, value, culture, and commitment to excellence.
* Participate in Peckham's safety programs and ergonomic activities as required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Knowledge of numbers and the ability to count. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense and an understanding to carry out instructions provided. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use fingers, hands, arms and legs to handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. COMMENTS This position will move to other work areas as business requires. Person needs to have the ability to ask questions and voice concerns in relation to work and work environment. *SPECIAL NOTES*
These jobs are part of the AbilityOne program, to learn more about the AbilityOne program go to *PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $12.00 per hour Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus pay
* Signing bonus Work Location: One location

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