Production Assembly & Shipping Associate

The Production Assembly & Shipping Associate working to strict safety and quality requirements, assembles a range of raw material frame components and set up/operate various production machines and ship orders using FedEX and UPS shipping platform in accordance with the established procedures and guidelines. This role is multidimensional performing many operations within the production process and shipping with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

PRODUCTION:

·        Work across multiple areas of production both in production assembly and as a machine operator. This may include some setting up of machinery and basic programming.

·        Build frame assemblies using various raw material mouldings.

·        Operate various production machines such as mat cutters, wood cutting, foil stamp and printing equipment.

·        Operate production line equipment such as joining wood machine, glue guns, staple guns, etc.

·        Cut and shape production assembly parts. Able to operate computer and run machine program.

·        Perform quality control checks on their work to ensure goods meet internal and customer standards.

        Perform production work cell inventory checks and report shortages or issues.

·        Kit and stage frame assemblies ready for production line final assembly

         Carry out cleaning and basic maintenance of work area.

·        Record daily production totals.

SHIPPING:

Prepare outgoing shipments, organize the shipping staging area for easy retrieval as new orders are processed.

·        Qualifications and Experience Levels:

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required if the person has the aptitude to learn quickly.
• Previous shipping experience with FedEx and UPS platforms preferred but not required if the person has the aptitude to learn quickly.

·        Experience working in a production and manufacturing environment is a plus.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (The following qualifications can be acquired and demonstrated through experience, education and/or vocational training as noted or as appropriate.)

• One (1) year of related work experience preferred but not required if the person has the aptitude to learn quickly.
• Previous experience using hand tools  and shipping software is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with good manual and eye dexterity.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, desirable.
• Ability to interpret and comprehend written and verbal instructions and proficient reading level to understand technical instructions used within the production department.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and assignments and meet expected time completion.
• Ability to remain achievement focused, engaged, proactive, and positive even in challenging circumstances, own assignments and be fully accountable for their success.
• Ability to be self-motivated and work independently but proactive to resolve work issues and notify supervisor of support or resources needed.
• Ability to coordinate with other co-workers as part of a team.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in a production and manufacturing environment is a plus.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Estimated shift times: 1st shift: 7 AM to 3:30 PM
• Available for overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Able to lift to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours minimum.