1st shift Production Associate

Production Associate

The Production Associate is responsible for manufacturing product utilizing primary and secondary processing equipment or hand assembly. Following all procedures and work instructions, achieve optimal productivity, quality, and safety assuring internal and external customer satisfaction. Shift: 6:00am-2:00pm ($15.00/hour)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate molding press/equipment per Company procedures.
• Review "Operator Display Board" prior to running production for work instructions and Quality Alerts
• Assure product meets established quality criteria of zero non-conformances.
• Correctly record scrap every hour per work instructions.
• Correct application of all internal and external labels when required, including removal of all old labels from returnable packaging.
• Correct application of lot control numbers.
• Daily review all applicable quality alerts.
• Immediately notify Supervisor of all discrepancies to established quality checks (ie, sample boards, inspection instructions, SPC, etc.).
• Communicate production and quality issues/concerns with associates during communication meetings.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Participate in team problem solving activities (ie, 8D's, communication meetings, etc).
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ie, Quality Manual, Associate Handbook, etc).

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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. Plastic Injection Molding background is helpful.

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.

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, twist, and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discounts, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Referral program, Paid holidays and vacation, Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!