Job Description
Production Associate
SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of coordinated activities in a manufacturing environment to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* * Must maintain safe work environment by consistently wearing proper PPE, performing safe work behaviors and by communicating any and all safety concerns to supervisor/shift manager
* Understands and executes job per the given work Standard Works or JES
* Handles, moves, and packs products and materials
* Operates equipment and mechanized devices; Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes
* Judges quality of product and makes adjustments accordingly
* Inspects equipment, materials and products to identify the cause of errors, problems, or defects
* Maintains acceptable productivity levels based on yield expectations, product flow, and sales needs
* Communicates and escalates problems or concerns to supervisors and co-workers
* Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products
* Actively participate in safety programs
* Performs other functions as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: * High School graduate or equivalent
* Preferred strong math and science background
* Preferred 2 years working in high pace manufacturing facility
Skills: * Ability to use a tape measure, hammer, bander, glass cutters.
* Ability to effectively communicate information to supervisors and co-workers in a professional manner.
* Attention to detail to insure quality product and thoroughness in completing work tasks
* Strong computer skills, able to learn new programs and troubleshoot minor computer issues
* Comfortable working with different machines
* Ability to stay focused while preforming routine tasks
Working Conditions * Non-controlled temperature environment
* Continuous operation and a fast paced production environment.
* Willing to work a 12 hour shift rotation - working every other weekend.
* Willing to work nights, holidays and overtime.
Physical Requirements: * Must be willing and able to stand or walk on a concrete floor for 12 hours per shift at a time
* Ability to see colors clearly and pick up on scratches and small defects
* May be required to lift up to 50 pounds regularly. May also be required to lift up to 35 pounds while twisting at the waist level on a repetitive basis while packing product
* Frequent squatting and bending at the knees, twisting from side to side, pushing and pulling objects, and the ability to reach over one's head
* Manual Dexterity: Uses hands and arms quickly while packing product
* Frequently climbs up and down stairs while moving from one side of line to other.
* This position's strength requirements are best described by the U.S. Department of Labor's definition of medium work
Other Requirements Necessary to Perform the Essential Job Functions of this Position * Frequent priority changes require a very adaptable person with drive and initiative.
* Job requires integrity and being honest and ethical
* Job requires working as a team member, being pleasant with others and displaying a good natured attitude through working in a cooperative manner with fellow employees
* Must be reliable, punctual, responsible, and flexible in fulfilling obligations.
Perform variety of tasks requiring limited knowledge of production processes in support of skilled production workers.