The Utility Associate performs various tasks including moving products, assembling parts using hand and power tools, and preparing items for shipment. They are also responsible for maintaining a clean workspace, adhering to safety and quality guidelines, and reporting any defects to management.
Requirements overview
Candidates must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 40 lbs throughout the workday. While no prior experience is required, basic mathematical skills and the ability to read work instructions are essential.
Pride Mobility Products® is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of mobility products including Jazzy® Power Chairs, Go-Go® Travel Mobility, Pride® Mobility Scooters, and Pride® Power Lift Recliners. The Pride family of companies also includes Quantum Rehab®, a leader in complex rehab power chairs with the Stretto, 4Front® 2, and other power bases; TRU-Balance® 3 Power Positioning Systems; and Q-Logic 3 Advanced Drive Controls; as well as Stealth Products®, the foremost manufacturer of positioning components. Headquartered in Duryea, PA, Pride also has operations in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Pride is dedicated to providing expertly designed, engineered, and tested products incorporating technologically innovative features enabling consumers to achieve the highest quality of life and mobility goals.
Pride helps millions of people live their lives to the fullest by creating the best personal mobility products in the world. Pride’s products serve the widest range of mobility needs, with a family of brands that are industry leaders in changing lives. Our employees are treated with respect and provided with an equal opportunity to contribute to the success of our company and their own personal growth.
Pride Mobility Products Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Top Reasons to Work Here
--Customer focused. We’re always listening, and Pride’s passion for producing an exceptional customer experience has never been stronger.
--You’re important to our success.
--We value a diverse workforce.
--Excellent Benefits. We offer paid time off, a comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) plan, and an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)…just to name a few.
HOURLY RATE: $18.92
SCHEDULE: 4:30AM TO 1:00PM
DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY
Perform various tasks, such as the movement of product and fabricated parts at
floor stations, to assist in the overall goal of meeting or exceeding
departmental goals
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
•Perform tasks pertaining to the Production Start Station, including but not
limited to un-boxing parts and components and assisting with the Production Line
in daily operations
•Perform tasks at the Packing Line, including but not limited to preparing
accessories, and wrapping, packaging and preparing products for shipment
•Handle removal of all recyclables and trash to designated receptacles
•Assist with receiving incoming product and delivery of parts to workstations
•Use hand and standard power tools to assemble fabricated parts based on
product-specific work instructions as needed
•Read and follow electronic work instructions and Food & Drug Administration
(FDA) guidelines and be aware of and adhere to all Quality requirements in the
build process
•Identify and bring to the attention of a member of management any parts defects
or documentation errors (i.e. Bills of Material, Quality documents, Work
Instructions)
•Adhere to the calibration schedule for all tools used at your assigned
workstations
•Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents,
incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
•Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training
•Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business
judgment
•Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external
expectations
•Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as
necessary
REQUIRED SKILLS
•Must be a team player, friendly, detail-oriented, and honest
Must have the ability to:
•Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
•Read and comprehend work instructions
•Push/Pull/Lift 40 lbs.
•Stand/walk/bend entire workday
•Work extended hours, including weekends, as business needs dictate
Must have:
•Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
•A willingness to learn and/or adapt to new work methods
•Basic mathematical skills
•Flexibility in changing of work plans
•Good verbal and written communication skills
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
•No experience required
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
•At least 1 year of experience using hand tools for assembly or repair preferred
•At least 1 year of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
•Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility
Products Corporation preferred
PREFERRED EDUCATION
•High School Diploma or GED preferred
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
•Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
now, or in the future
DETAILS
•This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive
•This is a safety sensitive position
•In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this
position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a
person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Equal Opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national
origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pride Mobility
Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Affirmative Action Employer with obligations
under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for protected
veterans and individuals with disabilities.
If you are a person with a disability, a disabled veteran, or require a
reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for
employment, please contact our human resources department at 1-800-800-8586
x1250.