Careers at Gem Chain Bar


We're currently hiring for Office, Shipping and Assembly Clerk:

Your resume and/or application can be delivered on-site or by email to melisa@gemchainbar.com.

Applications are found in Word and Adobe below the position.

Office, Shipping and Assembly Clerk

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Office, Shipping and Assembly Clerk to join our dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing facility. The position(s) is full time, Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm. Benefits include Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Health Insurance, Medical Savings and 401(k) Retirement. Pay depends on experience and is between $15-$20 per hour. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in reception, sales, shipping, product assembly and product inspection to ensure the efficient flow of the highest quality parts to our customers. This position requires customer service skills, a strong understanding of office and computer operations, basic knowledge of various tools and equipment, and the ability to work closely with others as part of a team.

 

Responsibilities

- Answering and screening phone calls, providing customer service through sales and account information, taking orders over the phone and by email.

- Maintain inventory accuracy by data entry, physical vs data count reconciliation and updating records as necessary.

- Accurately process and package outgoing shipments, ensuring all items are accounted for and properly documented.

- Use a variety of hand and power tools to fit, join, and secure parts and subassemblies to create a final product.

- Conduct visual inspections and functional tests on individual components and completed assemblies to ensure they meet quality and performance standards.

- Identify and resolve any discrepancies, malfunctions, or defective parts that arise during the assembly process.

- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with quality standards, engineering specifications, and safety protocols.


Qualifications

- Professional verbal skills, active listening to understand needs, clear written communication for emails, and appropriate phone etiquette. The ability to provide a friendly and helpful experience for all visitors and callers is essential.

- Strong skills in prioritizing, managing time, maintaining organized records, and computer operation are necessary (prefer experience with email, Google Sheets, Microsoft Office, and QuickBooks.)

- Previous experience in a shipping role or similar position within a manufacturing facility is preferred.

- Familiarity with warehouse operations, including inventory management systems and shipping software is preferred.

- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment while also being self-motivated is required.

- Mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot basic equipment issues is advantageous.

- Basic understanding of assembly processes and factory workflows is a plus.


Join us as we continue to grow our operations, providing essential support in our office, shipping and assembly department!


(Application below in Word and Adobe)


Check out this video from our collaboration with Idaho PTECH and NIMM showing today's youth what careers in our industry are like.  It is a good illustration from three companies, Gem Chain Bar, Clearwater Hydraulics and Hillco Technologies, showing the different types of jobs and skills that can be learned in metal manufacturing and how they are relevant across many different industries.



Gem Chain Bar offers career opportunities in manufacturing that include training programs, health benefits, vacation pay and competitive wages.  As a growing company dedicated to quality and precision manufacturing, GEM has recently developed a National Registered Apprenticeship Program.  This program allows GEM employees to become a Journeyworker CNC Operator - Milling and Turning.

The apprenticeship program is registered with the US Department of Labor and certified by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).  Apprentices are employed and trained at GEM Chain Bar utilizing the NIMS curriculum Precision Machining Technology.  Once training is completed, the CNC Operator Journeyworker status is nationally recorded with the US Department of Labor.

Still in High School?  GEM currently has a School To Registered Apprenticeship Program agreement with Grangeville High School.  Students, who are 16 years of age or older, are encouraged to submit an application to GEM.  If you or your school is interested in our training program or employment, please contact our Apprenticeship Coordinator - Melisa Kaschmitter at (208) 983-0203 or melisa@gemchainbar.com.

Advanced, Precision CNC & Robotic Machining


National Registered Apprenticeship Program


CNC Operator – Milling and Turning

Training Certified by:
National Institute of Metalworking Skills

Accredited & Nationally Recognized by:
US Department of Labor

Classroom, Hands-on, Online Training:
Precision Machining Technology Course

On-the-Job Training:
Employment at Gem Chain Bar

Nationally Recognized:
Journeyworker CNC Operator