Assembler

SUMMARY:

This position is primarily responsible for performing repetitive line assembly operations to produce nutritional and personal care products. Reads and interprets product specifications, positions parts, and examines connections for correct fit. Performs repairs as needed and reports errors in assembly line.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Rotate through different tasks on assembly line.
• Study and interpret assembly instructions.
• Listen to directions from supervisors.
• Determine if all parts are present.
• Assemble and position tools, materials and parts or components.
• Interpret measurements.
• Verify specifications.
• Ensure all parts are filled and capped properly.
• Resolve assembly and production issues.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and perform repairs as needed or notify supervisor for mechanical assistance.
• Ensure working environment is clean and safe.
• Report errors in product line.
• Check stock to ensure inventory is replenished.
• Complete quality control forms and other appropriate fill paperwork.
• Notify staff of supplies needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Skills: Pursues training and development opportunities; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service: Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity: Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

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.

• English language proficiency that enables proficient reading and verbal comprehension

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10-50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of vibration. The employee is working near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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