Production Assistant - Day Shift

$1,500.00 Sign on Bonus

Pay Range: $18 per hour

About the role

Responsible for properly performing activities relative to assisting the extrusion operator in efficiently operating the extrusion equipment and producing quality products within a large, 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to accident-free operations and compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements and regulations.
• Assist in producing a quality product based upon product specifications.
• Monitor and complete quality checks to ensure the quality of products (color, surface, size, etc.) meets product standards prior to packaging.
• Perform placement of pallets and proper packaging techniques for finished material as directed.
• Move material to designated areas, as needed.
• Assist extrusion operator with all machine cleaning functions including saws, tanks, etc. when necessary.
• Communicate daily issues and pertinent information to production assistants, assistant operators, operators, and team leaders as needed.
• Follow all plant safety procedures to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.
• Understand and follow all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Responsible for detailed completion of production operator reports.
• Complete additional quality and production paperwork, as necessary.
• Complete and attach labels according to the product specifications.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the production area.
• Perform additional duties as needed and/or assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Basic mathematical proficiency in the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, reading gauges and similar measuring devices.

Interview tip: Must know how to read a ruler