Balance Staffing is hiring for Material Handler III in North Austin. We have (4) openings.

Shift: 1st (6:00am - 2:00pm)

Schedule: M- F (Sat) Must be flexible working overtime.

Weekly pay + Full health benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)

Pay: $16.50/hr - $18.00/hr (BOE)

Summary: We are seeking an experienced and talented Material Handler III to join our team! The Material Handler III will accurately and safely distribute material internal and external to the facility efficiently and expeditiously. Must be proficient at 70% of Material Handler I - II skills either demonstrating the ability to lead small teams or a technical expert in a specific material distribution discipline.

Job Duties/Description:

• Accurately handle transactions and physical movement of material in and out of the stockroom

• Responsible for accurate inventory level management

• Responsible for maintaining cycle counts and a clean warehouse

• May assist with shipping/receiving/packaging as needed

• Work is performed in a warehouse setting (AC Controlled)

• Track Freight With Common Carriers

• Operate a forklift

• Order Supplies

• Use Hand Trucks, Pallet Jacks, and Scales safely and effectively

• Enter Data into ERP system Cycle Count Module

• Cross-training and fluid transition between departments is essential for competitive advantage.

• Fill out commercial invoice and SED with info supplied from corporate export control

• Interface with other department and share data as required internal and external to the department

Job Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience related to the use of computer and ERP systems bar-coded software is highly desired.

• Must be proficient able to perform responsibilities and duties of Material handler I and II

• Lead small teams to effectively accomplish tasks with independent judgment

• Train team members to written process

• Coach team members to improve performance of the team

• Ability to Create and manipulate excel files

• Strong computer skills, Excel

Be part of the Balance family. Help internal and external employees with Balance understand their benefits and other questions about HR. 

Are you looking for a purpose and values driven company? Do you love human resources, but want to be part of a growing company that shares your values?

Our Corporate office is incredibly busy and looking for an HR Generalist. You will:

• Process benefits and enrollments 
• Deescalate questions or situations as needed
• Meet deadlines regarding deductions and other benefits issues
• Regularly explain benefits details in Spanish
• Assist with unemployment claims
• Other HR duties as they arise

Desired qualities and experience include:

• 1-3 years' HR experience (required)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)
• Experience in benefits/compensation
• Organizational skills as this will be exercised daily
• A passion for helping people, integrity in everything that you do, a focus on building meaningful relationships and a mindset to always be innovative in what you do
• Computer literacy 
• Communication skills

Trust that you will be part of an organization that values Innovation, Integrity, Relationships, and Passion. Balance's leadership will support you, no matter what.

What's in it for you?

• ​Supportive, transparent management that will always support you
• Linear growing opportunities with measurable steps to get promoted
• Generous commission structure
• 401K planning + employer match, medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Fringe benefits including a half day off for this year's election, snacks in the office (once it's safe to go back!), and a gym reimbursement

Apply now. Contact Chelsea Scahill for more information on 209 922 1394 or via email, chelsea.scahill@balancestaffing.com.

THIS IS A WORK FROM HOME POSITION DURING COVID 19

Position: Machine Operator 

• Operating food grading product machines.  

• Standing for a 12 hour shift

• GMP

• Able to train and learn multiple job functions

Pay Range: $16

Hours: 6pm- 6:25am 

Schedule: 12 hr shift 4 on 4 off 3 on 3 off schedule 2 weekends a month

Are you a proactive, positive Administrator looking for your next challenge? Do you want to be part of a company that values you as well as your passions?

Balance Staffing is hiring a Program Coordinator!

We service a client who is progressive and passionate about manufacturing. They have 20+ of our associates on site and in order to keep the program running, require strong administrative support. 

If you've ever wanted to gain experience from a Staffing agency or HR in general, this might be the right fit for you. You will wear different hats as it pertains to assisting this customer. You'll strengthen your initiative and leadership skills. 

As a Program Coordinator, you will help with keeping onboarding, offboarding, and general questions handled on a daily basis. Our associates will know they can go to you for general help but you will also learn about what it takes to run a successful hiring program. 

Apply today!

Contact our Internal Recruiter, Chelsea Scahill, for more information: chelsea.scahill@balancestaffing.com or 209 922 1394.

We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn and gain manufacturing industry experience. Training is provided and we offer weekly pay!

Benefits: Medical, Vision & Dental

Starting pay: $15/hr plus shift differential (13% or 15% for night shift only depending on work schedule)

Details:

• Loading and unloading cassettes of wafers (Computer chips) that are 5 - 10 lbs.
• Monitors the manufacturing process
• Conduct quality inspection
• You will be wearing a bunny suit in a clean-room environment, to protect the product.
• Loading the tools with product, and scanning product with scanner
• Lots of data entry on the computer to see where product needs to go next.Read and use computers for directed information
• 12 hour shifts with 1.5 hours break.

Job Requirements: 

• Basic computer skills

• Must be able to wear a clean-room suit throughout 12 hr shift 

• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts

 • Must be able to stand for long periods of time

• Able to follow verbal and written instructions

• Must be able to report to work on time everyday

• We will be conducting a background check and drug screen

• Fluent in English language

• HS Diploma or GED

Shifts Available:

A Shift (Day): Sun, Mon, Tues, every other Wednesday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

B Shift (Night):Sun, Mon, Tues, every other Saturday from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am

C Shift (Day): Thurs, Fri, Sat, every other Wednesday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

D Shift (Night): Wed, Thurs, Fri, every other Saturday from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am

Location: North Austin 

Schedule: Monday – Friday 7 AM – 3:30 PM

Duration: Long term, full time. Weekly pay + Benefits. 

Pay: $13/hr base + $5/hr bonus = $18/hr plus benefits

JOB SUMMARY

• Operate a rollforming, stamping, and expander machines (rotate around machines).

• Package products and move to the stocking area for order picking.

• Boxing product up from the machines.

• Utilizing handheld devices to track material usage.

• Required lifting boxes and placing on carts and stocking on shelves 

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Basic understanding of warehouse operations, and safety rules. 

• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and climb. 

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds individually and team lift 100 pounds throughout a workday. 

• Willingness to operate a forklift and pallet jack after training. 

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

• Must have Valid Drivers License 

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent

Perks once converted Permanent

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Annual raises based on length of service does not merit

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

• 401k with 2% employer match paid biweekly

• 3 weeks PTO after one-year employment

Environment Health and Safety Specialist Gilroy, California

The EH&S Specialist will be responsible for coordinating regulatory programs and provide environmental health and safety support to the Operations and entire facility to ensure that all practices are in compliance with federal and state regulations including but not limited to OSHA. The position will develop, coordinate and lead the environmental health and safety programs including training and regulatory audits.

Job responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordinating regulatory programs and its applications and help support the compliance process.

• Practice safe working techniques, provide continuous improvement efforts, and reinforce the safety policies, guidelines and procedures as set out by the Company including but not limited to:

• Perform and contribute to the training plans through employee orientations; emergency response training; and coordination of modular training programs throughout the facility

• Maintain and update SOP’s as deemed necessary for all safe work practices, equipment and ensure implementation and daily practice of the SOP’s

•Provide advice, assistance and guidance in EHS programs at all levels of employment to ensure that effective EHS is implemented and working

• Review and maintain the site preparedness and emergency plans and procedures including LOTO, EAP, and HAZCOMM

• Oversee hazardous chemicals and waste storage area, waste reduction monitoring and ensure regulatory agency compliance, labeling, containments, proper disposal and documentation

• Responsible for risk assessment and analysis including:

• Identification of possible losses

• Evaluation of the risk in such loss exposure• Develop and implement corrective action plans

• Perform plan audits to ensure effectiveness

• Develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

• Accountable for completing permit applications and work with environmental and safety groups and consultants to ensure compliance in permit reporting requirements

• Ensure inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and corrective actions are followed through accordingly.

• Ensure all permits, reporting requirements and audits are met promptly for both environmental and safety compliance

• Conduct regular site inspections in coordination with Operations and QA

• Plan, schedule and conduct safety, orientation and quality training to help enable all employees to work safely.

• Maintain relevant EHS logs and documentations

• Understanding of the OSHA 300 log and injury records process and perform trend analysis on information as required

• Partner with HR to ensure filing systems regarding employee training are maintained and any Worker’s Compensation related issues

• Lead, investigate, review, compile timely and accurate reports and follow through all workplace accidents and incidents such as OSHA incidents

• Maintain working relationships with Regulatory Agencies to ensure compliance• Assist in emergency response, safety response and first aid guidance

• Remain updated of environmental and safety regulations changes that affect the Company.

• Ensure all personnel including temporary employees and contracts working onsite are in compliance with the Company policies and safety requirements including GMP’s, food defense and safety, HACCP and QA standards.

• Other duties as assignedSkills and Requirements

•BS/BA in Environmental Health and Safety discipline or equivalent

• Three or more years of experience in an EH&S position

• CPR/FA/AED certified

• Manufacturing background preferred but not required

• Fluent Spanish speaker

Human Resources Assistant

Summary

Manufacturer of thermal processing equipment principally used in the solar cell industry. They are committed to customer service excellence in the worldwide capital equipment market. We are looking for a full-time HR Assistant who will be assisting with the day to day operations of the HR functions and duties. This position is temporary until January 30, 2021. This individual will utilize written and verbal communication skills to correspond with company employees and/or outside vendors.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Providing clerical and administrative support to Human Resources department

• Answering and filtering all email correspondences

• Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities 

• Handle employee request regarding human resources issues, policies, and regulations

• Properly handle complaints and grievance procedures

• Ability to maintain professionalism in both speaking and writing

Required background: 

• High School degree

• Experience as an HR Assistant or relevant human resources/administrative position

• Fast computer typing skills 

• Familiar with MS Office 

• Basic knowledge of labor laws• Excellent organizational skills

• Strong communication skills

 • Must be detail-orientedDesirable 

**Qualifications: **

• Able to learn quickly

• Proficient writer

• Experience with ADP Workforce

Balance Staffing is hiring Manufacturing Support in North Austin. We have (10+) openings on 1st and 2nd shift.

Full-time, long-term position

Location: North Austin (Howard Lane / I-35)

Schedule: 1st Shift: 6am to 2pm + OT - $13.50/hr

2nd Shift: 12pm to 8pm + OT - $14.85/hr

Weekly Paycheck

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting the Weld Shop with various repetitive support activities; include performing specialized cleaning, bagging, part mark, leak check of weldments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Buffing, tweaking, leak check, DI washing, tacking (temporary hold of parts)

• Data entry (9 key) must be comfortable using a computer daily

• Holding pipe assemblies varying from ¼ in. – 1 in.

• Clean and bag gas lines with cleaning chemicals

• Leak check weldments

• Label gas lines

• Inventory and audit parts

• Perform Type 1 Chem Clean, this is an (alkaline wash)

• Restocking Vendor Managed Inventory

• Prints and files various manufacturing documentation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be detail oriented and organized with the ability to multitask.

• Proven computer skills

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

• No experience required!

• Work is performed primarily in a clean room environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to lift up to exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move object. Ability to move arms, hands and fingers.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.
• Will be standing the whole shift surrounded by loud noises

Balance Staffing is seeking a Laser Operator to support our Fabrication Client located in Concord, CA.

Essential Functions:

•    Adhere to production schedules which are consistent with goals and objectives.

•    Identify manufacturing issues and participate in the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes consistent with high quality and low product cost.

•    Support various qualification, validation, and reliability studies in cooperation with manufacturing engineering.

•    Works from WORK INSTRUCTIONS (WI), QUALITY INSPECTION PROCEDURES (QIP), Travelers and production/assembly instructions.

•    Perform in-process quality checks on components.

•    Utilize small hand tools, calibrated instruments, measurement equipment, microscopes, and laser machining centers.

•    Interact with support groups to maintain production schedules.

•    Work with engineers, technicians and operators to resolve line issues and suggest improvements.

•    Maintain accurate records/documentation, including Output charts and job status board.

•    Adhere to general safety rules, manufacturing procedures, company policies and procedures and other ISO regulations.

•    Maintain knowledge of current methods and techniques used in manufacturing.

•    Work required overtime.

•    Perform other duties as assigned.     

Requirements:

•    A High school diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

•    Ideally a minimum of 0 - 1 year of related experience, preferably including two areas: directly related medical device manufacturing, machining and quality control.     

•    Requires proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English; good arithmetic skills and attention to detail to maintain records and read instructions.

•    Must successfully complete all applicable pre-employment screenings. i.e. background check, drug screening, physical and/or employment verification as required, etc.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

•    Knowledge of and ability to operate SMALL precision measurement tools (such as CALIPER, MICROMETER, MICROSCOPE) and STANDARD equipment.

•    Ability to read and follow production/process instructions.

•    Ability to set up, align, and adjust equipment to maintain close tolerances in accordance with instructions and quality standards.

•    Ability to work independently, using good judgment, initiative and problem-solving abilities, to follow detailed verbal and written instructions, anticipate likely needs and take appropriate actions, while working with minimal direction.

•    Ability to work as a team member; flexibility, adaptability, and ability to work under pressure to meet schedules and deadlines within quality standards.

•    Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to adapt to changing work priorities; and ability to maintain good working relationships while dealing appropriately with a variety of personal contacts within the organization.

•    Conscientious and self-motivated approach to work assignments and in matters of personal work organization, record-keeping, following instructions and maintaining quality standards.

•    Regular and punctual attendance and dependability in meeting commitments and deadlines are essential functions of this position.

•    Must be available and willing to work flexible schedules, as needed.