Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

APC Direct provides every solution you could need from a full-service lead generation specialist. Our goal is to help you reach your target audience more effectively, more profitably. By employing a unique, five-pronged approach that covers each step of the process, we’re in a great position to deliver the quality return you’re looking for from your marketing strategy. APC Direct provides list purchasing, data management, data processing solutions, creative development, in-house mail services and digital mail enhancements. 

The Job 

The Production Associate is responsible for operating production equipment while ensuring production goals are achieved. This position starts, operates, tends to, stops, and cleans machines. The Production Associate assembles finished mail product and inspects product to ensure high quality work.  

Hiring for ALL SHIFTS:
1st Shift: 5am-3pm M-Th
2nd Shift: 3pm-1am M-Th
Weekends: Fri-Sun, 6am-6pm
Starting Hourly Rate: $19.00

The Daily  

• Assist with production line in warehouse  

• Clean production area; sweep, mop, and remove debris  

• Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies  

• Feed or place items onto equipment for processing 

• Lubricate equipment  

• Ensure conformance to specifications  

• Pull damaged or ineffective equipment off the line  

• Mark parts for identification  

• Measure length of extruded article  

• Place equipment on conveyor belt for further processing 

• Remove product and machine attachments  

• Read and interpret gauges 

• Record data  

• Load and unload processing equipment  

• Ship finished products 

• Other duties as assigned 

The Perks  

• The chance to work with a great team that is passionate about the same thing you are  

• Paid on-the-job training  

• The opportunity for advancement within the Company  

• Competitive salary with bonus potential  

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance 

• Matching 401(k)  

• Flexible schedules 

• Paid vacation, personal and sick time within the first year 

Education & Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent  

• Basic knowledge of computers required  

• One plus year of Direct Mail experience preferred  

• Familiarity with postal regulations regarding physical preparation of mailings is a plus  

• Ability to analyze the root cause of production issues and develop corrective actions 

Competencies:  

• Must possess effective oral communication skills to communicate with co-workers and supervisors 

• Ability to read instructions and then follow to complete assigned tasks 

Work Environment: 

The work environment consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal manufacturing environment. 

Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of a Production Associate, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time during every shift. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. 

Travel Required: 

There is no travel required in this position. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At APC we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Spectrum Automotive Holdings Corp.:  

APC affirms that inequality is detrimental to our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve.  Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.  Together, we unite for equality and equity.  APC is committed to equal opportunity regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of disability.  Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have.  The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.  We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on personal merit, qualifications, ability, and job performance. 

Other Duties: 

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.