Production Operator

Job Summary:


The Production Operator assembles, processes, and moves parts or products in the various stages of the production operations, checks the quality of the product, and packs or stacks the product for shipping or stock in the assigned area of work. May work under supervision while training in another area.


Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Produce the required quantity of parts within established specifications and tolerances.

• Ensure that the parts produced meet fit, form, and are functional.

• Inspect or measure finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.

• Maintain logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces.

• Inspect equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.

• Place and count accepted parts in correct packaging or totes.

• Perform first piece, hourly, and final product inspections, record results, and determining pass/fail in accordance with requirements of quality plans.

• Complete product identification labels and place on product.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.

• Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Efficient time management skills.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in plastic production is a plus.

• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.

• Understanding of OSHA and environmental regulations preferred.

Physical Requirements:


The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.? The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. Push and Pull carts and pallet jacks, loaded or empty.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Charles Industries weight rule: 35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone. 35 - 50 lbs. can be lifted by one person if they feel comfortable doing so. 50 lbs. or more requires the employee to get assistance or use a lifting device. (i.e. pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system).

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:


The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.

• The employee regularly works near moving, vibrating mechanical equipment, occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and exposed to minimal risk of electrical shock.

• Noise level is usually loud; hearing protection and testing are required. PPE required.

• Safety footwear and safety glasses are required.

• Additional PPE may be required based on work assignment, such as gloves.

• May require the employee to occasionally work around chemicals.