Plant Production Associate

About the role

The principle assignment involves manual unskilled work using various hand tools and equipment to support production within the manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Distinguish different product sizes and lengths
• Secure label, label products, cartons, packs, thread protectors, etc.
• Meet established quality standards for all work performed
• Complete daily work as scheduled for maximum utilization of production
• Anticipate changeovers and have readily available material and equipment required to minimize loss of production time
• Maintain production volume required in accordance with established methods and standards and in accordance with the production schedule
• Ensure use of safety devices and PPE
• Constantly alert for unsafe conditions and practices and correct or report them immediately
• Responsible for housekeeping in various assigned areas and the plant facility in general
• Clean all products from oil, dust and/or paint
• Assist as “helper” to other production associates and operators as needed
• Cross-trains in department processes and procedures as directed by supervision and in various departments on machine operation and/or production functions for possible movement to higher job class
• Identify, document, segregate, evaluate and dispose of non-conforming product, services, and systems
• All department processes and procedures documented and the appropriate individual(s) trained and cross-trained as necessary
• Performs other duties as required and directed by Plant Supervision
• May be required to rotate shifts or work at other nearby facilities as required

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in manufacturing environment
• Ability to operate and use efficiently computerized production systems (i.e., Plant Workflow, MRP and Inventory Management systems)

Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED