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About Bender

For over 80 years, Bender has been a market leader in providing electrical safety equipment to industries worldwide. Our wide portfolio of cutting-edge products ensures that people, equipment, and facilities worldwide are protected with the latest in electrical safety technology. Our worldwide network of over 70 offices, representatives, and partners offers comprehensive product, application, and technical support. 

Bender's core competence is electrical safety. With expertise in virtually every industry, Bender provides both the products and knowledge to meet the demands for customer-specific solutions. Always on the cutting edge, our portfolio of electrical safety solutions focuses on a wide range of industries, from mainstay industries such as hospitals, mining, and manufacturing to newly developed industries such as solar, wind, and electric vehicles. Our ongoing research and development in virtually all industries ensures that no matter the application, you can count on Bender to be your partner in electrical safety. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities: The Production Assistant (Summer Part-Time) will support Bender Inc.’s production operations through hands-on tasks in assembly, inventory, and shipping/receiving. This individual will be expected to follow all safety protocols, assist with maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and contribute to the overall efficiency of the production floor. This role is a short-term, entry-level position that gives an individual experience in a manufacturing environment.

Safety:

• Follow all Bender Inc.’s Safety Policies and Procedures, as well as customer-specific safety requirements where applicable.
• Immediately report any safety hazards, violations or incidents to the appropriate personnel.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards related to loss prevention, OSHA guidelines, and incident reporting.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment in the shop area.
• Support team efforts to improve safety awareness and implement safety-related action items promptly.

Production and Inventory Support:

• Assemble component kits (LIMS, hardware kits, Chicago Ground Bus), bag and seal them as required.
• Assist the Inventory Manager with inventory cycle counts in the finished goods room.
• Replenish hardware bins at production workstations to ensure the availability of components.
• Organize and label hardware bins accurately to ensure proper inventory placement.
• Assist in maintaining accurate documentation and proper material handling procedures.
• Assist in plant asset movements, to include racking, tables, misc. items.

Shipping and Receiving Assistance:

• Assist the Shipping and Receiving Coordinator by unpacking inbound materials. 
• Perform visual inspections on back boxes and other components.
• Help to organize received items for further processing or storage.

Other Duties

• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

• High School Education or currently enrolled in high school
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skill
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16”
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Other Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work as a collaborative team member; demonstrates initiative
• Flexibility to adjust work hours when required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to make sound, practical judgments
• Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates professionalism at all times
• Willingness to learn, adapt and grow

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Use of hands and arms for packaging and handling materials. 

Work Schedule

• Part-time, Monday-Friday, summer months
• Shift hours to be determined based on production needs and availability

Work Environment

• Work performed primarily in a warehouse/production environment. 
• May be exposed to varying temperatures, noise levels, and industrial equipment. 
• Appropriate PPE must be worn at all times (provided by the company). 

The above statements and information above outline the general nature and level of work expected in this role. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This job description is subject to modifications or adjustments as needed, including reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Essential job functions must be performed with or without accommodation, and employees who require assistance may request reasonable accommodations under the ADA. Additionally, all employees must adhere to Bender Inc. Safety Policies and Procedures and safety requirements set by our customers, where applicable.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.