Production Technicians

Are you tired of battling the weekday traffic outside of town? Want to spend more time with family and less time commuting? Looking for a F/T local position to satisfy your co-op program requirements? Come apply to your local manufacturing company!

Merits Health Products is driven to improve lives by making high-quality power mobility equipment. Merits is synonymous with innovative engineering, constant product development, adaptability, and caring customer support.

We are currently seeking Production Technicians to work in our assembly line for our AVID brand. These roles are primarily responsible for mechanical and electrical assembly and adjustments for our AVID brand rehabilitation products. They are F/T, entry level positions based out of our Fort Myers, Corporate Facility. The starting hourly pay is $16.50. Hours are typically Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. Candidates should have the willingness to work occasional OT (i.e. come in early or stay late if needed).

We offer a full benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, voluntary supplemental plan options, and 401K + company match. Merits also offers career advancement opportunities, eligibility for tuition reimbursement, a generous PTO program, paid Holidays, and regular Employee Recognition Luncheons. 

To apply, please read the below details. Qualified candidates should answer all application questions and send an updated resume in response to this job advertisement. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to assist with warehouse operations and assignments.
• Pick and stage orders to be shipped.
• Identify and inform shipping clerks of any discrepancies, errors, and back orders.
• Maintain tools to complete necessary tasks.
• Safely load and unload truck containers.
• Assist with verifying shipment counts and serial numbers as needed.
• Perform relocation, replenishment and consolidation of product as directed.
• Maintain proper paperwork including, but not limited to, customer orders and pull sheets.
• Maintain company safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Safe operation of forklift and other equipment.
• Maintain order and cleanliness of the warehouse and lots.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must abide by Company safety policies and participate in Safety Training as required.

• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as sales orders, bills of lading, safety rules/guidelines, etc.

• Must have recent standard forklift experience and must successfully complete Merits s Forklift Driver Training & Safety Course / Certification within the first 30 days of hire date or position acceptance.

• Must be able to stand / be on your feet for extended periods of time without issue.

• Manual dexterity, good physical condition and strength, and good balance is needed for safety.

• Must have the ability to safely lift, move, push and/or pull up to fifty (50) pounds. repeatedly, regularly (daily) while maintaining quotas and deadlines.

• Problem solving and trouble shooting skills are needed.

• Have a willingness to work overtime as per business needs.

• Must be dependable and responsible and keep an excellent attendance record.

• Must speak, read, and write English and have good communication skills.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb/climb ladders, or balance; use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is required to safely lift or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Good physical strength and condition are needed in order to safely spend extended periods standing / being on your feet. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Please feel free to visit our website to learn more about our products, our mission, and our team https://www.meritsusa.com