Production Associate

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals. Summary The Production Associate is responsible for manufacturing products 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. 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 (e.g., 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 (e.g., 8D’s, communication meetings, etc.). Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures. Adherence to all company policies and procedures (e.g., 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 accommodation 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. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 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 accommodation 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. Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Tasks are usually performed indoors in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee must not wear any loose fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. #J-18808-Ljbffr USF