Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Assembler/Machine Operator

Pay: $23/hr with opportunity for OT!

Location: Middletown, DE

Shifts and positions:

Shipping Department

• Days (2-2-3 schedule): 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Nights (Mon–Thurs): 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Formation Department

• Days (2-2-3 schedule): 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Nights (Mon–Thurs): 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM 

Training : Training will be taken place on first shift for a minimum of 4 weeks.

Primary Duties of the Production Associate:

• Adhere to all safety standards including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirator).
• Learn how to perform all functions on assigned production machines, including controlling and adjusting machine settings, feed raw materials or parts to semi-automated machines.
• Verify product meets quality standards and keep records of approved and defective units.
• Clean equipment, tools, etc. and surrounding area between jobs to maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Grease and oil machines and perform minor repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines.
• Prepare daily production, maintain records of production and time reports.
• Operate and service forklifts, hand trucks, and related equipment
• Receive, unload, and verify incoming shipments; record data in ILS system
• Load materials including scrap, empty drums, and interplant shipments
• Supply production lines with required materials and remove scrap/dunnage
• Perform cycle counts and periodic inventories; report shortages and discrepancies
• Follow incoming inspection procedures for materials and escalate issues as needed
• Maintain orderly warehouse and yard storage to maximize space
• Support daily production flow by keeping materials moving efficiently

Qualifications of the Production Associate:

• Ability to stand/walk for long period of time.
• Must be able to pass forklift certification
• Comfortable working 12-hour days as needed.
• Availability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work in a hot environment.
• Ability to physically bend, twist and kneel in a safe and efficient manner.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math, reading and writing skills.
• Must be able to wear required PPE.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)

About Spark Talent Acquisition:

Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that building the right team is vital to success. Listening to our clients and creating customized workforce strategies is at the core of what we do. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to help people grow.