Lakeside Metal Specialties, Inc. is a locally owned/family-owned business located in the Oak Grove community in Paragould, Arkansas since 1982. We also have a second location in the Paragould Industrial Park.

The typical work week is 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
On occasion overtime may be required but is the exception and not the rule.

10 Paid Holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Fourth of July
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving +1
• Christmas +1
• PLUS one personal day

Vacation (PTO):

• 1 week – After 1 year of employment
• 2 weeks – After 5 years of employment

Applications can be submitted here or, you may email your resume to: applicants@ipdworld.com

Painter I

Paragould, Arkansas 72450 USA
Please send resumes to applicant@ipdworld.com.

Entry level position that will be trained in all aspects of painting fasteners. Ability to transition to Painter II position in 3-6 months. Perform daily duties assigned by supervisors

Essential Duties:

• Safely handle and mix paint and thinner according to established procedures
• Ability to wear a respirator and work in a paint room environment
• Ability to stand for the entire shift
• Effectively and efficiently paint product per specification

Qualifications (Education and Experience)

• Prior experience in an industrial paint booth wearing a respirator while painting product preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and disciplines to follow procedures
• Must be willing to operate in a safe manner according to established procedures and regulatory guidelines
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Skills and Capabilities (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• Good math, language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be required.
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment.
• Ability to follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records.
• Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner.
• Maintain a clean & safe environment.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of time.
• Good eye-hand-foot coordination
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive to internal processes and change, delays or unexpected events.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season.

Quality Auditor

Paragould, Arkansas 72450 USA
Please send resumes to applicant@ipdworld.com.

This person will be responsible for performing various quality functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including:

• Incoming inspection of parts and raw materials to verify conformance to specification. This requires the use of basic equipment such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, weld gauges, etc.
• Regular audits of production processes such as steel cutting, welding, assembly, etc., to ensure process and product conformity.
• Final inspection of product to ensure completion and accuracy of order.

The ideal candidate for this position should have:

• a high level of attention to detail,
• the ability to process inspection reports and maintain organization,
• the ability to make decisions and work with minimum supervision and direction,
• basic to intermediate computer skills including the use of Microsoft office, email, etc.

Previous experience in quality auditing, welding, or weld inspection is a plus.

Buyer / Planner

Paragould, Arkansas 72450 USA
Please send resumes to applicant@ipdworld.com.

Classification:
Exempt Salaried Position

Position Description:
This position is responsible for managing the supply chain for specific customers and/or products.

Essential Duties:

• Overall management of the supply chain to support our customer’s demand. This includes domestic and international suppliers along with domestic fabrication.
• Effectively work with internal and external customers to determine requirements and to communicate status of supply chain
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate data, identify trends and to effectively project needs and execution of product delivery
• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.

Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a buyer/planner for a manufacturing/warehouse/distribution operation – or 5 years applicable experience
• Solid understanding of supply chain management
• Experience with ERP systems and solid business acumen

Skills and Capabilities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead and influence others in a positive manner
• Strong team player
• Strong knowledge of MSOffice products for creating spreadsheets, documents, and presentations
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task
• Comfort in working under tight time constraints
• Results driven and a passion to improve operational effectiveness

Welder I

Paragould, Arkansas 72450 USA
Please send resumes to applicant@ipdworld.com.

This position requires someone skilled and experienced in gas metal arc welding (MIG). Must be detail oriented and consistently produce quality products per the specifications. Must be able to effectively operate all equipment/tools associated with welding (i.e., welders, grinders, measuring tools, etc.). Must be able to work in a factory environment in varying temperatures along with the ability to work on your feet for the full shift. Must be able to lift and handle heavy objects throughout the shift. Must be a disciplined individual that is capable of working well with others. This position requires the utmost attention in operating in a safe manner and following all standard safety protocols and guidelines. Qualified applicants must be capable of passing a 2F fillet break test.

Inventory Control Technician

Paragould, Arkansas 72450 USA
Please send resumes to applicant@ipdworld.com.

Essential Duties:

• Audit inventory accuracy by location.
• Research and document the root causes for all inaccuracies
• Identify corrective actions
• Assist in the training of other employees as appropriate

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent GED
• Experience in a factory/warehouse environment preferred
• Ability to become certified on forklifts and operate as needed
• High degree of attention to detail required
• Effective Problem-Solving skill
• Prior experience with counting programs is desirable
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills required to develop and publish various documents, presentations and reports using the Microsoft Office Suite of products