Production Associate

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Making Things Happen– Produce high-quality finished goods that make our customers smile. As you create excellent products, you’ll also ensure efficient and safe machine operation.

• **Setting the Pace**– Inspect equipment and perform basic adjustments and preventative maintenance. With your help, we’ll continue to lead the way in efficiency and safety!

• Demonstrating Accountability

• Follow all company safety rules and good manufacturing practices as you perform key tasks. Your passion for precision and ability to work as directed will assure your success.

• Connecting with Colleagues– Collaborate with people from all walks of life in a teamwork-oriented environment. We’ll rely on you to show strong communication skills, flexibility, and openness to partnering with others to achieve goals.

Description of Duties:

• Operate and monitor equipment and replenish materials as needed

• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and assigned area

• Monitor machine operation and control panel displays to detect malfunctions and compare readings to specifications

• Visually inspect production run and document results

• Maintain inventory control records

• Determine and report malfunctions to appropriate parties

• Follow all SAFETY rules and procedures

• Observe and monitor input/output, accuracy, and efficiency of machine

• Calibrate, maintain, and repair machinery and machine tools as needed

• Operate manual machinery and oversee automated machines

• Ensure products are made to correct specifications by monitoring equipment and verifying per production specs

• Responsible for ensuring timely communication and interaction with management

• Mount, install, align, and secures tools, attachments and fixtures using hand tools and precision measuring instruments

• Confers with Warehouse Manager to resolve machine malfunctions and production errors and obtains approval to continue production

• Remove and palletize finished product to ensure product flow is maintained

• May be asked to perform other duties

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent or 3 years of relevant manufacturing experience.

• Must be able to follow written and oral instruction

• Solid interpersonal skills, mathematical aptitude, mechanical/technical aptitude and logical problem solving skills

• Skilled in working independently in a safe and timely manner necessary

• Must regard safety as a core value; must serve as role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures

• Must have strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively when problems arise and take initiative to understand root cause, then communicate / education team in a timely manner

• Must be able to actively contribute in a team based environment; encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management to effectively reach a common goal

• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn and share knowledge; must take initiative to cross-train and sustain acquired skills

• Must have demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability in order to support production and customer focus

• Must be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests

• Must demonstrate proficiency with computer applications

• Must be able to obtain Lift Truck Operator’s license

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

You should be proficient in:

• Customer Service
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Shop Math Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Basic Computer Skills

Salary info:

$16 - $16 / hr

Salary : $16