Production Associate

Job Title: Production Associate/Technician: Drummer
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Location: Cortland, IL
Pay Rate: $19.00 hr
Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm (overtime as needed)

SUMMARY

The Production Associate/Technician are an hourly position, reporting to the Production Supervisor. This position is first shift Monday through Friday, 7am to 3:30pm at $19/hr with overtime as needed. Production Associate/Technician is accountable for assisting the manufacturing process which includes filling drums, labeling products, and may include the use of a forklift.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities- Drumming of Materials and Dispensing of Product:

• Ensure a consistent and quality product of material produced
• Procedures must be followed including exact quantities produced and dispensed.

• Proper labelling of drums / totes
• Proper dispensing of finished goods products into 55 gallon drums
• Proper palletizing and banding of drums
• Follow loading instructions
• Proper labeling of all products with production information and date
• Use of hand tools including a drum torque wrench
• Autonomously drive the process to ensure production and quality targets are met on a daily basis
• Detailed organization through reading instruments and accurately recording readings
• Received adequate training and fully understand manufacturing procedures
• At times re-labeling of incoming material will be required
• Assisting with quarterly Inventory count

• Participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), continuous improvement, and problem-solving activities, including supporting workplace organization, equipment care, standard work adherence, and improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

• Must complete safety and all other trainings as assigned
• All other duties as assigned by Leadership

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Must be able to comply with all safety/work/procedures, rules and regulations
• Must complete safety and all other trainings as assigned
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must have to ability to do basic mathematical calculations
• Must have the ability to multi-task
• Must work well in team environment and work independently
• Must be able to maintain a safe and clean work environment

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required
• 1 years of manufacturing experience or related experience and/or training in an industrial environment
• Preferred: 1 year forklift operating experience
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US
• Must be drug and alcohol free

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires:

• Standing for prolonged periods of time, over 8 hours if required
• Work overtime, as needed