Production Operator - Temp to Full Time

General Duties & Functions

Performs assigned activities on production line(s), including operation of equipment in accordance with work and safety instructions as well as production specifications and schedules.

Performs tasks efficiently with high attention to detail, ensuring achievement of volume, cost, and safety targets, as well as quality standards.

Serves as a resource to others by sharing information, production techniques and demonstrating functional tasks to assist newly assigned team members.

Aids in troubleshooting of shop floor problems pertaining to equipment, machines, raw materials, and design.

Maintains a clean and orderly work area and production equipment, ensuring adherence to health and safety requirements.

Opensly and proactively shares feedback and recommendations with leaders for continual improvement in production operations, operating procedures and processes.

Skills/Qualifications

• Possesses basic computer and data entry skills, including the ability to operate and load simple computer programs as required to run production equipment.
• Demonstrates team spirit, shows flexibility and positive attitude as an active team contributor.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills, is able to recognize and appropriately escalate issues when situations arise.
• Successfully completes pre-hire basic skills tests and assessments.
• Successfully passes pre-employment background check, physical exam and drug screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements And Demands

• Must be able to work standing and/or walking continuously throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Frequent reaching, grasping, bending, and stooping.
• Must be able to tolerate odor from raw materials, freshly cured tires and hot materials.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 75 lbs independently, and occasionally lift and/or move above shoulder height.
• Must be able to frequently engage in repetitive motions requiring substantial movement of the wrist, hands and/or fingers.
• Adequate vision to read work instructions, job aids and guides, and detect imperfections in raw materials, tooling and finished product.