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Description

Merritt Trailers, Inc. is family owned/operated and professionally managed. Merritt isn’t just a place to work; it’s a place to contribute your talents and take pride in a job well done! With over 70 years of representing the quality standard by which all livestock semi-trailers are judged, we know how to value each and every associate, empowering them to create and innovate solutions for our customers and community.

We are looking for strong, standout candidates, with the desire and motivation to elevate themselves and our organization. If you are passionate about making a difference and being part of an exceptional team that is shaping the future, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits Package:
• 401(k) with company match
• Seven paid holidays, and one reserved holiday yearly
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account option
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary short term and long term disability
• Vacation and sick time that begins accruing upon hire
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Access to our Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program- we want our employee to live healthy lifestyle and provide an annual health fair screening
• Access to our Annual Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Access to our Bi-Annual Prescription Safety Glasses Program
• Company issued uniforms

Livestock Kit Puller
We are in search of an experienced Kit Puller to dispense products or raw materials such as trailer related parts, steel, or aluminum to factory associates. The ideal candidate will be competent with maintaining sufficient levels of materials/supplies to support workflow by tracking inventory and completing order entries.

Responsibilities:
• Communicate with management to determine future production and material needs.
• Move materials up/downstairs to holding area as needed.
• Combine materials/supplies into “kits” for specific projects.
• Deliver kits as needed to the Livestock and Fabrication department.
• Log all parts, supplies, and materials dispensed in appropriate computer system.
• Examine work orders, verify that needed parts are in stock, and order parts as necessary.
• Source and order parts, supplies, or materials as needed.
• Interpret and relay specifications, blueprints, and job orders as needed.
• Report inventory shortages to Supervisor as needed.
• Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities.
• Follow all company rules and polices.
• Provide a great level of attention to detail.
• Follow all safety rules and quality standards.
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Lift raw materials, final products, and items manually (up to 51 pounds).
• Assist with assembly and/or welding procedures as needed.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills for this Position:
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and work orders.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and costs to maximize effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of safety standards and willingness to use personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, etc.).
• Deftness and attention to detail.
• Activities require full range of body motion –handling and lifting materials.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be reliable, with a strong work ethic and desire to contribute to a team.
• Willing to work 40+ hours weekly.

Requirements:
• Position requires standing, bending, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, climbing stairs, and lifting throughout shift.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening is required.
• Random drug testing required after employment.

Merritt Trailers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.