Production Trimmer

About the role

This position is responsible for manufacture of products utilizing primary and secondary processing equipment or hand assembly, following all procedures and work instructions, achieving optimal productivity, quality, and safety, assuring internal and external customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Trim the flash from the mold manually and/or using scissors
• Review job standards before trimming the part
• Assure product meets established quality criteria of zero non-conformances
• Correctly record scrap every hour per work instructions
• Correctly apply all internal and external labels when required, including removal of all old labels from returnable packaging
• Correctly apply lot control numbers
• Review all applicable quality alerts
• Immediately notify Production Supervisor of all discrepancies to established quality checks or any condition identified to be out of the normal operating condition
• Communicate production and quality issues/concerns with associates during staff meetings
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in respective areas
• Participate in team problem solving activities (communication meetings, shift meetings, etc.) and continuous improvement activities
• Follow all internal and OSHA required safety and environmental procedures
• Wear required PPE (safety glasses, ear plugs, close toed shoes/boots with rubber sole base)
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand on feet at least 8 hours/day and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must have good attendance and be able to work overtime as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.