Description United Performance Metal's Benicia, CA location is looking to add a Plant Operations Assistant to their 1st shift Grinding Department Team. Supported by O’Neal Industries with 100 years of expertise, this opening will provide you the opportunity to learn what it takes to distribute specialty metals across the globe. Through advanced technology and global reach, our company prides itself on delivering excellence and growing opportunities for our Associates. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Starting Wage: $20+, depending on experience Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Location: Benicia, CA, On-site ~~ $1,000 Sign-On Bonus after 90-days~~ Essential Duties: + Partner with Machine Operators on various assignments to ensure customer needs are met. + Utilize machinery to move product across the warehouse. Forklifts and other drivable equipment. + Inspect product utilizing precision measurement tools. + Assist with inventory management: supply level monitoring, pull and pack, product delivery. + Ensure a safe, clean and organized working area. Includes machinery and tool maintenance. + Must understand and work to all UPM procedures, work instructions, processes, and forms + Other duties as assigned Benefits Provided + Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Premiums + 2+ Weeks Mixed PTO + Paid Holidays + 401 (k) Matching + Quarterly Bonus Program + Tuition Reimbursement Skills and Experience for Success: + Strong math aptitude + Ability to operate a forklift + Must be able to inspect work with precision measurement tools + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds + Light duty truck driving Qualifications Education Preferred + High School or better Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)