Position Title: Assembly Lead
Hourly Compensation Range Based on Experience: $24.00 to $27.00 USD
Department: Warehouse
Location: Horace, ND, USA
About AGI
AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.
The Opportunity
Performs skilled operations to support lean production of assembly line components. The Assembly Lead will assume ownership of all projects produced on the production line, working with other departments or individuals to assure production goals and quality guidelines are met. Collaborates with Branch Manager to create short and long-term goals to be shared and executed with the team daily. Manages the workflow processes of the assembly line by strategically planning and communicating effectively with all involved parties.
Responsibilities:
- Reads and follows plans, material lists, guidelines, and follows established timelines.
- Assembles and measure products according to tolerances/specifications. Consults appropriate parties when variances occur.
- Fulfills all regular and advanced production duties in a timely manner, while adhering to company policy and procedures.
- Performs assembly-type functions, using hand or power tools.
- Operates both stationery and moving overhead cranes.
- Operates forklift as required. Receives materials, moves materials, and prepares shipment of materials to support the product delivery process.
- Clean, assemble, disassemble, and replace parts as required.
- Partners will leader on workload, obstacles, and progress as related to work assignments.
- Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
- Troubleshoots equipment and makes necessary repairs.
- Complies with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements. Assists the Branch Manager in documenting and enforcing such company policies and procedures.
- Verifies and confirms the components or materials supplied to the assembly line are accurate and correct, in order to produce the intended finished product.
- Assists Branch Manager with quality control of all assembled products, including fit and finish techniques.
- Provides Branch Manager with updates regarding assembly line status, workload, issues, and progress of work assignments.
- Provides continuous improvement recommendations/initiatives to ensure the most effective and efficient levels of productivity.
- Monitors, maintains, and replenishes the stock levels of all required shop supplies.
- Troubleshoots equipment and makes necessary repairs.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent professional experience required
- 2-3 years manufacturing or farm machinery assembly experience required
- 1-3 years in a leadership role preferred
- 1-3 years forklift experience preferred
- Mechanically inclined
- Tape Measure and units of measurement
Mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
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Why AGI?
We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:
We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.
Our Culture
Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.
Our Benefits
Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.
With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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