Balance Staffing is hiring an Shipping & Receiving / Warehouse Associate for a Lighting Manufacturing Company in Southeast Austin.

Full-time, Contract to Hire

Full Health Benefits (medical, vision and dental)

Weekly Pay

Schedule: M - F (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM) and/or (10:00 PM - 6:00 PM)

Summary: Perform several important functions. They are the first quality check in our process when we receive raw materials, so any defective items must be documented according to company procedures. Sign for incoming packaging, process material through our ERP system E1 Oracle, ensure an orderly warehouse, store materials in the warehouse and record locations, transact material to and from the warehouse locations, etc.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform receiving and documentation operations as per company procedures and have properly stored within the deadlines.

• Deliver materials to manufacturing lines in time to ensure steady production

• Clean/Inspect items for cosmetic damage prior to shipping, and Identify and dispose of defective items

• Properly use of warehouse tools, including box cutters, hand tools, glues, nails, padding, etc.

• Keep complete records of all materials that go through the warehouse.

• Maintain a clean work area.

• Assist colleagues in their job duties when needed.

Skills required:

• Forklift experience a must

• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (E1 experience is a big plus)

• Acute attention to detail

• Works quickly and efficiently

• Previous packaging/warehouse experience

• Basic computer skills to check email, open programs, navigate applications

• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs

• Manufacturing Operations experience a plus

• High School diploma required, technical college training or associate degree a plus

PRODUCTION:

Fast paced, BIO security, packaging, labeling, hanging/packaging corn dogs.

Freezer environment 

1- packing corn dogs, repetitive

 2- stacking boxes on pallet, can be 10-20lbs

INVENTORY PERSON

Location: Gilroy

Hours: Monday- Friday 8AM-5PM

Must be open to weekends and flexible to starting at 6am

 PAY: $15.00-$17.00

Desired Experience:

• Computer skills
• Inventor experience
• Cycle count experience
• Warehouse experience
• knowledge of pallet and license tags

Balance Staffing is currently hiring a Mitigation Division Manager for our client in Sacramento, CA.

Client is open to relocation for qualified candidates.

The candidate will Manage project through the mitigation/remediation phase.

· Use Xactimate software to estimate residential and commercial water, fire, mold and cleaning restoration projects.

· Work closely with Superintendent to ensure successful completion of assigned jobs.

· Supervise and train field technicians and make sure they are meeting our customer service expectations.

· Develop and maintain sub-contractor relationships.

· Negotiate restoration services and insurance claims settlements.

· Submit estimates in a timely manner determined by company requirements.

· Establish and maintain client relationships as well as relationships with insurance adjusters and claim representatives.

· Prepare all budgets and schedules for assigned jobs.

· Manage daily marketing activities in order to promote the company and maintain a steady supply of new work.

· General maintenance and upkeep of restoration equipment, materials, fleet vehicles and warehouse.

· Ensure company’s safety measures are followed.

Qualifications:

· 5 years’ experience required

· WRT, ASD certification mandatory

· Xactimate proficiency required

· Possess exceptional organizational and planning skills

· Ability to recognize and solve problems independently

Production Electrical Assembler 

Job Description About the Job: This position involves electrical wiring and basic mechanical assembly. 

Scope of Duties: Involves a wide variety of electro-mechanical installation using hand and power tools. Perform point to point wiring, wire routing, stripping, crimping and proper terminating. Identify and report any product quality issues. 

Other duties as assigned: such as but not limited to preparation of product shipment, shop upkeep. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and comply with all safety requirements. Adhere to written company policies and procedures: Work well in a fast paced, changing environment which involves a good team. work with fellow employees and ability to interface with engineering staff. 

Job Description: Assembly and installation of electrical assemblies per blueprint, schematic or wiring diagram. 

**Physical Job Description: **Typical 

Working Conditions: Finished warehouse with heating and cooling HVAC system. 

Workbench and chair is provided. 

Flight of stairs. 

Equipment Used: Crimpers, clippers, battery operated drill and miscellaneous hand tools. 

Essential Physical Tasks: Sitting and/ or standing. 

Flight of stairs

Maximum of 6 up and 6 down trips per day. 

Reaching over to handle wire. 

Drilling holes on panels with power tools.

Balance Staffing is hiring an entry level Metal Fabricator in South Austin. You will be working on custom doors, frames, and hardware (residential and commercial).

Full time, contract to hire after 90 days

Shift: 8:00am - 5:00pm. Summer hours: 6:00am - 3:00pm

Schedule: Monday - Friday (Sat)

Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental

Job Duties:

• Carpentry/ Construction or do it yourself projects handling wood products

• Will be supporting other departments as needed by management – (Must be willing to learn all aspects of the job and other departments).

• Will be working with power tools including: Saws, Jigsaw, Drills, Grinders, Sanders, etc.

• Will be cutting and sanding large pieces of metal and wood, must be able to read a tape measure so that cuts are accurate

• Some welding on thin wire – 16 and 18 gauge

• Installation of both wooden and metal door frames

• Fabrication on metal door frames

• Work in a non-climate controlled warehouse

Job Requirements:

• 6 months + Finished Carpentry / Construction and/or do it yourself wood projects

• Basic Computer skills

• Must know how to accurately Read a measuring tape- Will be tested on it.

• Must be able and willing to learn different departments

• Lift Minimum of 60 lbs constantly

• Must work with HIGH Sense of Urgency

• On feet / moving around throughout shift

• 6 months + Finished Carpentry / Construction and/or do it yourself wood projects

• Mechanically inclined using hand and power tools

• Ability to read blueprints

Balance Staffing is looking to fill several openings for entry-level & seasoned Material Handlers to support our client located in San Jose, CA. Our client provides technology products in the Electronics Manufacturing Services industry, Aerospace, Semiconductor, and Capital Equipment. 

We are looking for motivated, energetic, and detail-oriented individuals to join our growing team. 

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy working in a team environment?

This is the opportunity for you!

The ideal candidate for this position will have good attendance, a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently. While the role is somewhat entry-level, the resource must be comfortable with physical/manual labor. You must be a solid team player with a good attitude and general flexibility to adapt to a changing environment.

JOB DUTIES:

• Performs the physical or administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, storing, and distributing of materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. 

• Unpacks and checks goods received against purchase orders or invoices, maintains records of received goods, and rejects unsatisfactory items.

• Load, unload, and move materials within/near work site onto pallets, racks, and shelves by hand weighing up to 60 pounds.

• Packing, strapping & wrapping.

• Perform cycle counting activities and investigation.

• Perform system transactions on the ERP system. Oracle data entry system for processing simple transaction and researching a problem that you encounter during put away and pull kits.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• A minimum of one year stockroom or related experience preferred.

• Ability to lift up to 50-60lbs on a consistent basis.

• Good English communication skills.

• Must have strong Math and Attention to detail.

• Ability to handle repetitive work and provide fast turn-around

• Ability to work a flexible work schedule including some weekend and evening work.

• Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings. I.e. standard background check and eVerify check.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Technical Writer will assist Quality, Sales, Production, and Procurement team members with specifications and appropriate documents to ensure consistently safe, quality ingredients and finished goods. They will be responsible for writing raw material specifications, preparing internal finished product specifications, and preparing customer specification documents. The Technical Writer must stay up to date on food safety compliance and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, familiar with food safety regulations, and a self-starter who enjoys writing technical documents. They should be technically sound with great project management and excellent communication skills to create meaningful value through Quality and Regulatory requirements.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for writing raw material specifications using the information provided by suppliers, procurement department, industry standards, and company historical data. 

• Prepare internal finished product specifications for new products and review existing specifications to ensure information is accurate and consistent. Include processing parameters, label information, pallet configuration, chemical, analytical, and microbiological parameters.

• Work with the technical team, Sales, and Quality Control Manager to develop and document internal specifications.

• Prepare customer specification documents as needed for specific products. Communicate customer expectations verbally and in documented formats to the Quality, Production, and Warehouse departments. 

• Research data online to support criteria, specifications, and claims on raw material and finished product specifications.

• Update raw material and process hazard analyses as new materials and processing steps are introduced.

• Support, implement, and make recommendations to improve Company policies and procedures.

• Assist Innovation team members with updates to the Project Tracker. 

• Assist with reviewing documentation provided by suppliers in the Trace Gains.

• Network for accuracy and completeness. Review documents and provide an analysis of supplier information against the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) criteria, ofi, and Customer requirements.

• Collect signatures from pertinent managers and distribute new documents to appropriate departments as appropriate.

• Interface with the East Coast technical team to update and establish appropriate specifications and documents.

• Receive and review documents in the Trace Gains system. Notify the Technical Manager when suppliers do not provide the required documents or are out of compliance with Foreign Supplier Verification protocol.

• Perform research on labeling regulations and prepare recommendations for the Technical Manager and Director of Commercialization.

• Complete domestic and international regulatory registrations as needed.

• Perform online research of regulatory requirements for international customers.

• Provide supporting customer documents to team members with responsibility for managing customer portals. 

• Assist the Quality and Technical teams in managing customer complaint data. Provide monthly Key performance indicators (KPI) data for management review. 

• Collaborate with the food safety team and prepare updates to document within the food safety system as needed.

• Participate in the Internal Audit team performing monthly self-inspections.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science or related field is required.

• Five (5) years of technical writing/documentation experience is required.

• Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification is preferred.

• Familiarity and experience with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Food Safety Modernization Act, and Foreign Supplier Verification systems are required.

• Previous experience using Trace Gains Software is preferred.

• Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) system documentation requirements is required. 

• Ability to prepare technical documents in English and Spanish preferred but not required.

• Knowledgeable regarding the use of the Company’s computer system, and MS suite and other office computer software programs are required. 

• Excellent investigation/research skills are required.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with other departments and with vendors and customers are required.

• Ability to handle several tasks and assignments simultaneously is required.

• Ability to work independently and within a group environment is required.

• Must be organized and able to manage time efficiently.

Description:

Responsible for Supervising the shipping/receiving functions of all outgoing/incoming products from the warehouse. Leads and controls activities of company warehouse personnel. Front line supervision is an extremely important function for the company, positive interaction with the employees is critical as this ensures getting work out on time, efficiently, and accurately. Ensures shipping, receiving, storage, and distribution are performed in an efficient manner. Takes precautions to protect warehouse contents against loss. Retains and reviews warehouse documents and reports. Conducts Warehouse operations in accordance with established procedures and policies and keeps management informed of Warehouse activities. Completes miscellaneous support functions and supports area personnel as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

Provides direction and proper motivation to leads and line employees to ensure the daily workload is completed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Maintains a positive presence on the floor throughout the shift. Supervises all warehouse functions. Completes appropriate paperwork and reports as required. Provides new hire and follow- up training for all employees. Performs job evaluations and communicates results to employees. Evaluates work performance of personnel regarding promotions, absenteeism, commendations and disciplinary action. Communicates with other members of management and departments to ensure that goals are accomplished. Maintains a safe, clean work environment. Be knowledgeable of all emergency procedures and regulations regarding fire and other potential emergencies. Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location Other duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

Warehouse receiving and delivery processes are efficient and effective. Problems are tracked and promptly resolved. Inventory levels are appropriate, controlled, and accurately recorded. Documents, computer records, and files are current and accurate. Safety regulations and procedures are followed. Professional business relations exist with suppliers, vendors, outside contacts and internal departments. Management is appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

· Associates Degree or equivalent experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

· Basic knowledge of purchasing and inventory procedures and policies.

· Understanding of required computer applications.

· Familiarity with courier and mailing functions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· Three or more years of progressive related experience.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

· Excellent leadership abilities.

· Able to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities.

· Strong problem-solving skills

· Able to use all related maintenance equipment and computer applications.

· Attentive to detail.

· Good communication and public relations skills.

Able to operate PC and use Microsoft Office Applications: Word and Excel

Job description​

Will be operating machines such as a bag filler, bag sealer, conveyors, bag flatterers, stretch wrappers, and air compressors.

Very dusty environment must be able to work inside and outside of the warehouse. Machine experience is not required but is a plus.

• Able to rotate shifts every 2 months
• $12.50-$13.50 - Depending on experience.
• Typical Working Conditions
• Warehouse environment.
• Exposure to hazardous materials.
• Exposure to natural temperature fluctuations.
• Exposure to varying noise levels.
• Exposure to air particulates.
• High levels of equipment traffic.
• Exposure to moving machinery.
• Equipment Used
• Hand Tools such as shovels & brooms
• Bag filling hopper
• Bag sealer
• Conveyors
• Bag flattener
• Pallets
• Stretch wrappers
• Compressed Air