Production Associate I

About the role

LATICRETE International seeks a motivated individual to join our team. As a member of our family, you will be part of a company that has been in business for over 65 years and is available in 100 countries. We are committed to innovation, integrity, teamwork, and loyalty.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Machine Operation and Order Fulfillment (65%): Prepare materials needed for order, review order and list of materials, utilize RF Gun to locate and pick the materials, review order and weigh materials based on order needs, input information into machine that will prepare the batch, start-up machinery, review production schedule, load bags into machine and work with batcher to determine when to run the machine, ensure safety protocols are always followed.
• Housekeeping (15%): Ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of worksite - sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials/debris and equipment cleaning.
• Staging and Shift Handoff (5%): Prepare materials for next shift to ensure smooth transition and handoff with minimal downtime.
• Quality Control (10%): Ensure team is utilizing raw materials that are not expired and follow correct formulas, collect samples for the QC team and based on results, adjust batch as needed, ensure final product is meeting quality specifications.
• Equipment & Materials (5%): Communicate with Leadership and maintenance any equipment and materials needs, shortages, failures, required repairs, forklift inspection results etc.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Able to utilize math to perform basic weights for formulas.
• Able to read and interpret directions and order details.
• Able to communicate both in writing and verbally.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have experience operating forklifts.
• Must have material handling experience.

Physical Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment physical.
• Lift: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 60 pounds.
• Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 55 pounds.
• Stand: Must be able to stand 80% - 85% of the day.
• Sitting: Must be able to sit 5% of the day.
• Twisting/Bending: Must be able to twist/bend 20% of the day.
• Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling: Must be able to squat/climb/crawl 10% of the day.