First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions : • This role will Supervise shift warehouse operations, including leading a team of material handlers in the shipping and receiving of warehouse activities to ensure smooth operations in accordance with standards and procedures. The scope of the role includes assistance in managing allocation of resources, training new associates, conducting audits to ensure proper 5S and procedures are followed for quality and safety assurance, supporting continuous improvement efforts, managing attendance and performance problems, and ensuring accurate inventory. Education / Experience : • Minimum 3 years of warehouse operational experience. • Experience in MHE handling (licensed or certified were dictated by the regulatory requirements). • High School diploma or equivalent required. • Warehouse Operational Certification or Lean Certification is preferred. Required Skills / Competencies : • Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse and inventory control concepts (FIFO, Kanban, cycle counting practices, . • Demonstrated supervisory skills. • Ability to coach and lead a team of material handlers. • Ability to communicate in English. • Meticulous attention to details. • Ability to adapt quickly to changes. • Must be team orientated. • Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs. Essential Responsibilities : • Supervises shift operations, including supervising Material Handlers in warehouse shipping and receiving activities to ensure smooth operations in accordance with standards and procedures. • Assists Leads in managing allocation and work assignments of resources to ensure smooth operation. Provides coverage during headcount shortage. • Ensures correct workflow in the area to maintain the inventory accuracy. • Conducts minor troubleshooting and resolution. • Completes daily receiving / shipping documentation, particularly computer data input. • Ensures issuance of material in accordance with requestor requirements in proper UOM. • Assists in training for new shift associates. • Assists in ongoing audits of process and product quality and safety. • Responsible for material handling and supply stocking to allow maximum productivity during shift. • Ensures and maintains inventory accuracy, striving for 98% accuracy. • Maintains all equipment preventive maintenance schedules and records. • Manages attendance, team performance, and issues appropriate disciplinary action. • Ensures shift operations are carried out in compliance with work rules and procedures. • Helps foster and build an empowered teamwork that constantly strives to improve performance and quality. • Ensures good housekeeping 5S and in accordance with all safety procedures. • Promotes a culture of safety. • Supports and / or participates in Warehouse Continuous Improvement projects. • Maintains and supervises warehouse cost control. • Ensures on-time preventive maintenance of all warehouse MHE, tools and equipment. Verifies / signs-off maintenance checklist or delivery order. • Coordinates shunting or interplant truck operation. • Assures adherence to all First Solar processes and procedures, including ISO9K, ISO14K, 45K. • Accountabilities : On-time delivery of materials to production floor. On-time receipt of incoming materials. Minimize safety incidents (Recordable, MHE High Impact incidents . Zero Recordable. • Inventory Accuracy. • Other duties as assigned. • Job description subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships : • This position will have direct reports.Travel : • 5% - 10% • If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training. Estimated Salary Range : • $54,700 - $78,000, Annually Physical Requirements : Hybrid Physical Requirements : • Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift. • Will climb stairs on an occasional basis. • Will lift, push or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis. • Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis. • 20 / 40 vision in both eyes together, with or without correction, is required. • Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. • May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis. • May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis. • Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use. Office Physical Requirements : All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodation that can be made without imposing an undue hardship. Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
See More Details >>The work location for this position is to be determined and will be communicated at the time of offer. Candidates must be willing to relocate to any First Solar location. Relocation assistance may be provided where applicable. Basic Job Functions: The Workforce Development Team is service-oriented with a mission to build and sustain a culture of learning for our associates to enable them to lead a safe, productive & rewarding career at First Solar. The Workforce Development Team Lead I is a leadership position with direct reports (on “shift” crew Training Advocates and in some cases office based Training Specialists). The Team Lead II retains the same responsibilities as a Team Lead I position with additional functions of leading the development and implementation of new training project initiatives, having more direct collaboration with higher leadership, and providing mentoring & training for other team leads, advocates and training specialists. Team leads conduct onboarding and manages their Training Advocates to collaborate with assigned teams to further develop their associates. Team leads may also be responsible for managing Training Specialists on community engagement and the delivery of training programs. Education/Experience: • 5 years working with or within a manufacturing environment. • 5 years leading teams (direct or indirect reporting) • 5 years in teaching or workforce development with experience in: • On-the-Job Training Methods • Developing Training Material (multi-media forms) • Educational or Workforce development programs • Community engagement initiatives for developing people. • Bachelor Degree in a Technical Discipline, HR organizational development, or Educational degree in a STEM field, or an equivalent 10 years of work experience in developing people. Required Skills/Competencies: • Dependable • Passion for learning and helping others grow through a learning organization. • Must be able to build a cross-functional relationship and at all levels of the organization (production associates to management). • Possess leadership skills to lead teams and manage projects, exercising judgment and discretion in problem solving to deliver on commitments. • Demonstrated ability to engage people in networking and facilitating group activities. • Excellent training facilitation skills. • Strong organizational skills with focus on detail and thoroughness in tracking and reporting • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills (in 1:1 and group settings). • Good skills in facilitation of group learning, leading through others, and 1:1 coaching. • Innovative and creative with an eye for high quality work product appropriate for teaching • Provide training to others to enhance their ability to contribute effectively to the workforce development program • Competent with Microsoft Office (word, excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint file management, basic picture & video editing. Essential Responsibilities: • Lead onboarding of new associates. • Maintain strong collaboration with manufacturing and cross-functional leadership to support associate development • Provide reporting on training program plans and status. • Lead team in implementation of training initiatives. • Manage direct reports (on crew “Training Advocates” and in some instances office associates “Training Specialists”) • Oversee team objectives by developing and monitoring work plans, tracking performance metrics, generating reports, and managing team expenses. • Develop direct reports in their functional responsibilities, growth, and professionalism with a customer focused mindset. • Manage Training Advocates in: • Provide extending onboarding for new associates. • Communicate training material to their teams. • Verifying training material is accurate and develop improvements related to training. • Collaboration with trainers, team leads, and supervisors to plan and provide associate training. • Conducting select on-the-Job and classroom training. • Ensure training records are up to date. • Coordinate with subject matter experts on verification of training completeness and effectiveness. • Facilitate training recognition with associates. • Manage Training Specialist (when applicable) • Community engagement to develop relationships with business, government, community groups, and educators. • Monitor and evaluate emerging workforce and training trends to ensure the organization leverages the most effective tools, resources, and methodologies for employee development • Facilitate training programs (internal & external providers) • Lead train-the-trainer. Reporting Relationships: • Reports to the Staff Program Manager • This position may have direct reports Travel: • 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc. • If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training. Estimated Salary Range: • $68,800 - $98,000, Annually US Physical Requirements: • Office / Production Area Hybrid Physical Requirements: • This is an office position but will involve a significant amount of time on the production floor • Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift. • Will climb stairs on an occasional basis. • Will lift, push or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis. • Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis. • 20/40 vision in both eyes together, with or without correction, is required. • Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. • May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis. • May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis. • Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use. • Requirements related to being on the production floor and participation in on-the-job training. • Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day. • Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis. • Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction. • Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis. • Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis. • Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis. • Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis. • 20/40 vision in both eyes (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required. • May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis. • May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis. • Must comply with all safety standards and procedures. • Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require little or no facial hair). All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship. Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company. Job Identification 1022861 Job Category Production Posting Date 11/03/2025, 08:01 PM Locations 121 Logistics Drive, Gaffney, SC, 29341, US Job Schedule Full time Work Schedule M-F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM(United States of America)
See More Details >>A leading solar energy company is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations at their Gaffney location. The role involves ensuring plant efficiency, leading safety initiatives, and managing production schedules while aligning with corporate strategies. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, extensive plant management experience, and proficiency in manufacturing processes. This position offers a salary range of $188,300 to $273,000 annually and may involve relocation and travel for training. #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>Entering the solar trade in Gaffney, SC, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about two to three years, requiring extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the solar industry employed 279,447 workers nationwide as of December 2023, with a significant presence in South Carolina, and projects a 104% job growth by 2032. Apprentices in Gaffney earn an average of $546 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $985 per week. Training programs, community colleges, and organizations like the South Carolina Solar Energy Association help aspiring solar professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and significant growth in the renewable energy sector.
