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Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

The Machine/Production Specialist position exists to perform routine duties in any combination in one or more of the listed areas. The goal is to provide distribution and manufacturing services, which are timely, accurate, and affordable, resulting in 100% customer satisfaction; follows prescribed routines in accomplishing tasks with supervision or assistance always available.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Mail :

• Sorts mail by zip code, prepares bundles, bags, ties, labels, and prepares bags for shipping

• Sets up and loads hoppers for the inserting and addressing machines

• Operates the addressing and inserting machines and maintains a high QC standard

• Operates postage meter and records postage for each mailing

• Trains new staff on Sort, Tray, and Palletizing Procedures

• Validated in one of the following areas: PTI Operation, Warehouse, Ink Jet Operation, and Folder or trains other staff in validated areas

• Provides back-up assistance to the supervisor in administrative support, troubleshooting, decision-making

• Operates folders, digital printers, PTI Sort Machine, meter machine, cutter, bindery equipment, stamp affixer, is trainer in key areas, creates and updates Process Manuals, assists Supervisor in Production flow, is QC trainer

  Manufacturing:

• Match mailings

• Hand addressing

• Assembly of projects

• Padding

• Operator shrink-wrap machine

  Broadcast Dup:

• Receives & logs CD masters

• Imports audio data as necessary

• Maintains CD Catalog Library

• Operates CD Duplication Equipment

• Operates CD Printers

• Performs CD Sleeving Process

• Handles special CD duplication requests and makes deliveries

  Shipping :

• Packs orders in various packages

• Generates labels through computerized shipping system

• Operates package machines; prepares and ships pallet and foreign orders

• Moves product and mail from building to building

• Prepares and ships expedited and special orders

• Assists various departments in the ministry with shipping needs

  Global Shipping:

• Packs international orders in various packages

• Generates labels through computerized shipping system

• Prepares and ships international pallet orders

• Prepares and ships expedited international orders that have special needs

• Inventories international orders received from the warehouse

• Trains others in packing, generating labels, and inventory tracking

• Checks shipping requirements for special constraints for destination country

• Generates shipping reports using Excel and Access programs

• Receives and quality checks the label files for the Magazine Distribution Process

• Provides back-up assistance in keying International orders

• Processes international shipping claims regarding damaged or undeliverable resources

  Warehouse :

• Operates Warehouse equipment including standard sit-down forklifts, electric pallet jacks, narrow aisle order pickers and swing-reach trucks, pallet wrappers, and weight count scales

• Off-loads trucks, and stores and delivers product

• Receives new product into warehouse

• Receives and stores returns; handles damaged product

• Records product movement in inventory system

• Resolves discrepancies

• Trains staff in fundamental, critical, and peripheral functions

• Writes and/or updates training manuals

• Performs cycle counts/manual backorder processes

• Records receipts in Inventory/Accounting system

• Retrieves product for delivery and staging in various areas

• Stores/retrieves departmental archives

• Operates x-ray package scanner

• Trains staff in lift truck equipment operation

• Runs production reports

• Maintains receiving document files

• Maintains lift truck operator certification database

• Oversees day-to-day receiving workflow

  Team Responsibilities :

• Develops ideas and suggestions toward continuous process improvement; takes personal responsibility for quality of the team's results

• Takes personal responsibility for housekeeping and safety within the team's work area

• Contributes toward meeting predetermined performance objectives

• Remains flexible and willing to work anywhere with any team member when there is a need

• Remains dependable and punctual, has a good attendance record

  Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Evaluates training and development effectiveness by assessing job performance; recommends future training and development programs

• Prepares training and resource materials

• May assist in scheduling and assigning trainees for department

• Maintains quality standards by conducting equipment inspection, completing production control charts, and making equipment adjustments

• Assists in identifying safety and health concerns by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions, recommending preventative suggestions

• Identifies learning objectives; selects instructional methodologies

• Reinforces learning by selecting and utilizing training media

• Prepares reports by collecting and analyzing data and summarizing information trends

• Truck Driver

• Performs other duties as assigned

  Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:

• May lead a group of staff for production

  Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a Post Offer Prehire Physical exam

• Must be able to drive a standard transmission vehicle

• Noise from various mail/material-handling machines

• Fumes from forklift exhaust

• Dust associated with mail and packing materials

• Lifting and carrying of material up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to push/pull 50lbs

• Must be able to stand 6 hours/day and stand 2 hours/day

• Must be able to bend, crouch, squat, crawl, kneel, balance, and reach above head

• Requires repetitive tasks/motions, good eye-hand-foot coordination, and good manual dexterity

• Must be able to hear alarms/phone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice

  JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

  Character/Spiritual:

  Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”

  Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

  Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct (http://media.focusonthefamily.com/fotf/pdf/about-us/human-resources/moral-policy.pdf) and Statement of Faith (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values) ; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer

  Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer

  Engages in Christian ministry

  Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values)

  Personal Characteristics:

• Detail-oriented, Self-motivated, Flexible, Dependable

• Team Player

• Innovative in resolving various problems

  Knowledge/Experience:

• Completion of on-the-job training courses as recommended by the team leader

• 2 - 4 years Material Handling Experience, completing formal and on-the-job training within the team for fundamental “A” functions and critical “B” level functions

• Possesses an in-depth knowledge of distribution

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

  Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

• Ability to prioritize and organize workflow in accordance with manufacturing and shipping constraints

• Ability to work autonomously

• Ability to utilize various computer programs (Word, Excel, Access, PTI software and others as necessary)

• Requires ability to read, write, use simple arithmetic, follow instructions, keep simple records, and make basic computer inputs/inquiries

• Requires coordination sufficient to operate various manufacturing equipment (inserters, duplicators, scanners, printers, pallet wrappers and others as needed)

• Ability to function in a team environment with ability to encourage other team members

• Quick learner, not easily distracted

• Ability to communicate and write effectively with expression

• Ability to analyze data

• Knowledge of spreadsheet programs, preferably Excel

• May require knowledge of geography and diverse international cultures

  Pay Range: $16.00 to $18.25/hr

  Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

  Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.

  Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.

  Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

• Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage

• Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage

• AFLAC

• 403B Retirement Plan

• Vacation Time & Vacation Payout

• Sick Time

• Holidays

• Service Awards

• Community Service Days

• Bookstore Discount

• Fitness Center

  Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:

• Medical Plan

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Warehouse Membership Reimbursement

  Note : This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.

  *Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:

• Sick Time

• Bookstore Discount

• Fitness Center

  Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by September 9th, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.

• The potential employee start date is September 16th, 2024.

  Posting date: August 9th, 2024

  Unposting date: ongoing until filled

  Posting contact email: job@fotf.org

Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly