What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE 1 position at Reading Rock Inc?
Job Purpose
Production Associates are responsible for direct labor tasks that are directly related to the manufacturing process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Clean out the concrete mixer.
- Carry material from mixing area to work area.
- Will check the quality of finished product.
- Clean up, repair, and rebuild molds using pneumatic tools and mechanical tools.
- Perform 5s clean-up process in various areas.
- Clean work area and tools before and after work.
- Assists other team members with manufacturing duties and operation of the manufacturing equipment.
Education, Knowledge, and Skills:
- High School/GED preferred.
- No experience necessary, previous manufacturing a plus.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
- Basic knowledge of measuring and using math preferred.
- Knowledge of how to use tools such as hammer, screwdriver, nail gun etc.
- The employee is to regularly Stand; Walk; Climb or balance; Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; Reach with hands and arms; Talk or hear.
- Must be able to lift 80 pounds on a regular basis (physically demanding position).
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Work Environment:
Exposure to noise, fumes, and dust, while in manufacturing facilities.
Physical Demands:
This position frequently lifts heavy objects and/or up to 50 lbs., and occasionally up to 100 lbs., walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively lifts and carries heavy loads. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand and arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. It also requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina. Seeing with the ability to read reports, data, statistics and information on computer screens are required.
Acknowledgement: This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Critical features of this job are described under the headings above. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.
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