Introduction to BlueOval SKAt BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience.  As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee, including building three state-of-the-art battery manufacturing facilities between the two companies at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky.  These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100 years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer. About the OpportunityThe Material Handler at BlueOval SK will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up.  As a Material Handler, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally throughout the organization, learning many skills across several operations as you progress within the company.  Material Handlers work within the material, planning and logistics area of the plant and are afforded the opportunity to learn cross-functionality as they master each area of the distribution process. Wages Include:<ul><li>$21/hour starting wage for first 90 days of employment</li><li>$23.50/hour after 90 days of employment</li><li>Opportunity to make up to $27/hour</li><li>Additional $1/hr shift premium for night shift</li><li>Two scheduled increases in hourly wage rate each year of continuous employment</li><li>Regular Performance Bonus Payments</li><li>More details provided upon hire</li></ul>Key Areas of Responsibility:The material handler is responsible for ensuring order production and distribution of products by safely pulling orders from manual racking and ASRS (automatic storage and retrieval system) locations. <ul><li>Delivering production materials and supplies where needed, staging finished product final distribution, and unload/load responsibilities for raw material and finished goods</li><li>Contributes to the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area through the use of First-in First-out (FIFO) methodologies</li><li>Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages</li><li>Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed in computer systems and/or reports</li><li>Maintains in-process inventory at work centers</li><li>Locates and packs materials for shipping</li><li>Documents materials and records units delivered and location of units within the appropriate computer systems</li><li>Receives credit-return material (i.e., scrap, “not-good” cells, “not-good” modules) from production, stages and assists with pick up outside of building for proper disposal</li><li>Prepares finished goods for shipment by identifying, pulling, serialization confirmation, loading, and securing product</li><li>Ensure proper documentation for every truck is completed, copies delivered to truck drivers, and internal copies retained and properly filed</li><li>Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections, making operator repairs, and ensuring proper charging cadence is followed for all electric equipment</li><li>Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move materials onto and off trucks, racking, and loading docks</li><li>Keeps inventory, loading areas, and machinery clean</li><li>Learns and adheres to workplace safety regulations</li><li>Effectively navigate multiple computer-based operating systems (e.g. ASRS Interface, WMS, SAP, etc.)</li></ul>Work Environment and Essential FunctionsBlueOval SK facilities are some of the most advanced manufacturing environments in the industry.  Our typical working environment is climate-controlled year-found to facilitate successful production and keep our team members comfortable while at work. Physical demands include:<ul><li>Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12+ hours a day</li><li>Frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 50 lbs.</li><li>Push &amp; pull heavy weighted objects with motorized assistance</li><li>Ability to stand and walk for up to 12+ hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain</li><li>Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12+ hours/day</li><li>Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures</li><li>Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing</li><li>Wearing Personal Protective Equipment and operating in a sterile environment including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, safety suits, bump caps, hearing protection, full-face respirators, gloves, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines</li><li>Ability to work in a team-oriented production or manufacturing environment, including exhibiting strong interpersonal and communication skills with your teammates.</li><li>Ability and willingness to maintain a safe and collaborative work environment</li><li>Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail</li></ul>Minimum Requirements:<ul><li>High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)</li><li>Must be at least 18 years of age</li><li>Valid driver’s license and safe driving record</li><li>Comfortable learning new technology</li></ul>Preferred Experience<ul><li>1 year of experience in a material handling position within a manufacturing environment</li><li>Previous stock or inventory experience a plus</li><li>Prior knowledge and experience utilizing Powered Material Handling Equipment (i.e. forklifts and electric pallet jacks), is a plus</li><li>Experience working with ASRS interfaces is a plus</li></ul>Required Skills<ul><li>Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.</li><li>Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.</li><li>Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.</li><li>Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.</li></ul>About BlueOval SKAt BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.  We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.The Opportunity Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.For more information about  BlueOval SK plans, please <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclicktime.symantec.com%2F15tSyQtiww5q9hafJwW5e%3Fh%3DOeVpjeYG-rBCy5B_0Hnmr2yvqJTIBgdbMGvObAKq-2s%3D%26u%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Feur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fmedia.ford.com%25252Fcontent%25252Ffordmedia%25252Ffna%25252Fus%25252Fen%25252Fnews%25252F2021%25252F09%25252F27%25252Fford-to-lead-americas-shift-to-electric-vehicles.html%2526data%253D05%25257C01%25257Ck.horvath%252540kainos.com%25257C80848ef1cbdd4b8e490408daa7963ef1%25257C7ed9bdc7964d4dc09084812b90e05c6d%25257C0%25257C0%25257C638006560983780007%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%25253D%25257C3000%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%253DATUwKeYze%25252FuYQCpsmsQrjyqpE6loJQYWVMJdtahFi%25252F0%25253D%2526reserved%253D0&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cr.wasser%40kainos.com%7Cf21bf66fe366458cbfce08daa7ba5c8a%7C7ed9bdc7964d4dc09084812b90e05c6d%7C0%7C0%7C638006716098984455%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PyYelDpAGT4CZRmPCBRWhJgeULfcHEOhlg6brlMx8Y0%3D&amp;reserved=0">Follow this link.</a>What you’ll receive in return: As part of the BlueOval SK family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we’d love to have you join us. Benefits include:<ul><li>401k plan with retirement planning services</li><li>401k company matching after completing three months of service</li><li>Medical and prescription drug coverage</li><li>Dental and vision coverage</li><li>Preventative Care</li><li>Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&amp;D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance</li><li>Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO</li><li>Parental Leave</li><li>Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program</li><li>Climate-controlled working environment</li><li>For a full list of benefits, visit our website:</li><li><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblueovalsk.com%2Fopportunities&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7Ca0023199d16c4dff48fa08dbf6a4f6c5%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638374960618784899%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZBPiDCMNtalShTeIewvusqD1%2FuXc5EmBBPz%2FVbNhTxA%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://blueovalsk.com/opportunities</a></li></ul>Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

BlueOval SK is a historic investment between two global companies, Ford Motor Company and SK On, who share the ambitious vision of electrifying the future of mobility. Together, they invested a total of $11.4 billion dollars to form a Joint Venture company called BlueOval SK. By utilizing SK On&rsquo;s battery technology the company aspires to make the world&rsquo;s most safe and dependable electric vehicle (EV) batteries for the Ford and Lincoln brands.
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The partnership is building three EV battery plants. One plant is located in Stanton, Tennessee at BlueOval City and twin plants will stand in Glendale, Kentucky at BlueOval SK Battery Park. Each facility is the size of 60 football fields. BlueOval SK will create over 7,500 new American jobs to operate its three new plants.

Material Handler

Introduction to BlueOval SKAt BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience.&nbsp; As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee, including building three state-of-the-art battery manufacturing facilities between the two companies at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky.&nbsp; These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100 years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.&nbsp;About the OpportunityThe Material Handler at BlueOval SK will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up.&nbsp; As a Material Handler, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally throughout the organization, learning many skills across several operations as you progress within the company.&nbsp; Material Handlers work within the material, planning and logistics area of the plant and are afforded the opportunity to learn cross-functionality as they master each area of the distribution process.&nbsp;Wages Include:<ul><li>$21/hour starting wage for first 90 days of employment</li><li>$23.50/hour after 90 days of employment</li><li>Opportunity to make up to $27/hour</li><li>Additional $1/hr shift premium for night shift</li><li>Two scheduled increases in hourly wage rate each year of continuous employment</li><li>Regular Performance Bonus Payments</li><li>More details provided upon hire</li></ul>Key Areas of Responsibility:The material handler is responsible for ensuring order production and distribution of products by safely pulling orders from manual racking and ASRS (automatic storage and retrieval system) locations.&nbsp;<ul><li>Delivering production materials and supplies where needed, staging finished product final distribution, and unload/load responsibilities for raw material and finished goods</li><li>Contributes to the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area through the use of First-in First-out (FIFO) methodologies</li><li>Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages</li><li>Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed in computer systems and/or reports</li><li>Maintains in-process inventory at work centers</li><li>Locates and packs materials for shipping</li><li>Documents materials and records units delivered and location of units within the appropriate computer systems</li><li>Receives credit-return material (i.e., scrap, “not-good” cells, “not-good” modules) from production, stages and assists with pick up outside of building for proper disposal</li><li>Prepares finished goods for shipment by identifying, pulling, serialization confirmation, loading, and securing product</li><li>Ensure proper documentation for every truck is completed, copies delivered to truck drivers, and internal copies retained and properly filed</li><li>Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections, making operator repairs, and ensuring proper charging cadence is followed for all electric equipment</li><li>Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move materials onto and off trucks, racking, and loading docks</li><li>Keeps inventory, loading areas, and machinery clean</li><li>Learns and adheres to workplace safety regulations</li><li>Effectively navigate multiple computer-based operating systems (e.g. ASRS Interface, WMS, SAP, etc.)</li></ul>Work Environment and Essential FunctionsBlueOval SK facilities are some of the most advanced manufacturing environments in the industry.&nbsp; Our typical working environment is climate-controlled year-found to facilitate successful production and keep our team members comfortable while at work.&nbsp;Physical demands include:<ul><li>Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12+ hours a day</li><li>Frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 50 lbs.</li><li>Push &amp; pull heavy weighted objects with motorized assistance</li><li>Ability to stand and walk for up to 12+ hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain</li><li>Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12+ hours/day</li><li>Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures</li><li>Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing</li><li>Wearing Personal Protective Equipment and operating in a sterile environment including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, safety suits, bump caps, hearing protection, full-face respirators, gloves, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines</li><li>Ability to work in a team-oriented production or manufacturing environment, including exhibiting strong interpersonal and communication skills with your teammates.</li><li>Ability and willingness to maintain a safe and collaborative work environment</li><li>Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail</li></ul>Minimum Requirements:<ul><li>High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)</li><li>Must be at least 18 years of age</li><li>Valid driver’s license and safe driving record</li><li>Comfortable learning new technology</li></ul>Preferred Experience<ul><li>1 year of experience in a material handling position within a manufacturing environment</li><li>Previous stock or inventory experience a plus</li><li>Prior knowledge and experience utilizing Powered Material Handling Equipment (i.e. forklifts and electric pallet jacks), is a plus</li><li>Experience working with ASRS interfaces is a plus</li></ul>Required Skills<ul><li>Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.</li><li>Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.</li><li>Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.</li><li>Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.</li></ul>About BlueOval SKAt BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.&nbsp; We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.The Opportunity Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.For more information about&nbsp; BlueOval SK plans, please <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclicktime.symantec.com%2F15tSyQtiww5q9hafJwW5e%3Fh%3DOeVpjeYG-rBCy5B_0Hnmr2yvqJTIBgdbMGvObAKq-2s%3D%26u%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Feur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fmedia.ford.com%25252Fcontent%25252Ffordmedia%25252Ffna%25252Fus%25252Fen%25252Fnews%25252F2021%25252F09%25252F27%25252Fford-to-lead-americas-shift-to-electric-vehicles.html%2526data%253D05%25257C01%25257Ck.horvath%252540kainos.com%25257C80848ef1cbdd4b8e490408daa7963ef1%25257C7ed9bdc7964d4dc09084812b90e05c6d%25257C0%25257C0%25257C638006560983780007%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%25253D%25257C3000%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%253DATUwKeYze%25252FuYQCpsmsQrjyqpE6loJQYWVMJdtahFi%25252F0%25253D%2526reserved%253D0&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cr.wasser%40kainos.com%7Cf21bf66fe366458cbfce08daa7ba5c8a%7C7ed9bdc7964d4dc09084812b90e05c6d%7C0%7C0%7C638006716098984455%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PyYelDpAGT4CZRmPCBRWhJgeULfcHEOhlg6brlMx8Y0%3D&amp;reserved=0">Follow this link.</a>What you’ll receive in return: As part of the BlueOval SK family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we’d love to have you join us. Benefits include:<ul><li>401k plan with retirement planning services</li><li>401k company matching after completing three months of service</li><li>Medical and prescription drug coverage</li><li>Dental and vision coverage</li><li>Preventative Care</li><li>Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&amp;D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance</li><li>Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO</li><li>Parental Leave</li><li>Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program</li><li>Climate-controlled working environment</li><li>For a full list of benefits, visit our website:</li><li><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblueovalsk.com%2Fopportunities&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7Ca0023199d16c4dff48fa08dbf6a4f6c5%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638374960618784899%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZBPiDCMNtalShTeIewvusqD1%2FuXc5EmBBPz%2FVbNhTxA%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://blueovalsk.com/opportunities</a></li></ul>Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

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