What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate position at Nesco Resource?
Job Title: Production Associate
General Summary:
This is an entry-level position within the manufacturing area, primarily responsible for performing weigh-up or packaging duties within the production department. The goal is to ensure the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost and meet customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Obtains the correct documentation for the batch and ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area.
- Sets up and starts any weigh-up or packaging machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures.
- Notifies appropriate personnel of any issues, problems, or concerns in a timely manner.
- Safely and neatly processes, batch off, screen, cut up, package, and/or skid material to the correct size/container according to customer specifications.
- Accurately supplies/supports Production Operators with appropriate materials/functions to efficiently keep all equipment operational.
- Performs all required machine cleaning.
- Completes and maintains required paperwork and/or documents.
- Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
Scope:
Manufacturing Plant Reports to: Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor/Lead, or Production Lead.
Requirements:
- Fork Lift Operators License
- Personal Skills - Manual Dexterity
- Personal Skills - Quantitative Skills
- Personal Skills - Reading/Comprehension
- Personal Skills - Conflict Resolution Skills
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
Physical/Environmental Demands:
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear. Occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally handle up to 250 pounds.
