Production Associate

Responsible for safely performing essential duties associated with the job while maintaining high‑level quality and efficiency. Full‑Time: 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd 8 hour shifts Monday through Friday Pay: 1 st shift - $18/hr Machine Operation: Operate, monitor, and tend to plastic molding, injection, or extrusion machinery. Quality Inspection: Conduct visual inspections and use measuring tools (gauges) to ensure parts meet specifications. Finishing and Trimming: Trim (flash), cut, and degate from molded parts. Packaging and Labeling: Package finished products, scan labels, and weigh parts for shipping. Documentation: Record production data, scrap, and quality checks. Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation, ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Required Skills and Qualifications Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for 8–12-hour shifts, bend, lift, and carry up to 35 lbs. Attention to Detail: Meticulous observation to identify product defects. Technical Aptitude: Basic mechanical skills and ability to learn to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain machines. Basic Math/Computer Skills: Ability to read work orders, use basic math, and enter data into computers. Experience: Previous manufacturing or assembly experience is preferred but not always required. Safety Focus: Knowledge of safety procedures, including the use of PPE (safety glasses, gloves). Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide Ability to perform basic applications of percentages and averages Reasoning Ability Ability to recognize non‑compliance to work standards and contact appropriate supervision or management staff Physical Demands: Extended hours standing and repetitive tasks Standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and regularly lifting to 35 pounds. Manufacturing environment with associated noises, smells, and temperatures. Climate controlled facility. We have a great benefit package for full-time employees including: Medical Dental/Vision Vacation Holidays Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability 401K Safety Glasses (Prescription if needed) A yearly contribution to your education of 3K Employee Referral Bonus A monthly production bonus #J-18808-Ljbffr Atlantisusa