This is a job for a Production Associate 1 position with a company located in Holly Springs, MS.

Job Summary: Operates a variety of production equipment, assembles various components into completed or partially completed products or assemblies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Support and adhere to Parker's Code of Ethics, policies, and procedures and observe housekeeping guidelines.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Essential Job Functions: Follows established safety and environmental policies, procedures, and methods applicable to the work area. Perform assigned duties in conformance with established production standards and following established work instruction. Assembles product, following specifications, work instruction or blueprints. Use of hand tools safely and effectively (press, torque wrenches, drills, etc.) Assists in testing completed product. Responsible for maintaining quality of work utilizing judgement, measuring devices and gauges. Participate in problem solving, continuous improvement, and customer complaint resolution efforts. Participate in daily area clean up and more significant facility clean-up efforts as assigned. Accept reassignment to other departments as workload dictates. Required to provide continue training to all employees and performs other duties as necessary.

Education and/or Experience:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required: one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Qualification Requirements:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills:  Ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions, work orders, procedures, prints, and short correspondence.  Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form with engineers, managers, and other associates to share information and help to solve problems.

Mathematical Skills:  Add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers. Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities:  Computer skills including MS Word and Excel preferred.  May require climbing ladders. Physical Demands:  Thephysical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Drug-Free Workplace In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.