Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Production Associate
Bethlehem, PA
2-2-3 Schedule (rotating schedule)
Hours: 7 am to 7 pm OR 7 pm to 7am
Pay: $16.65 (Days) or $18.75 (Overnights)

 

Job Summary

Growing Bethlehem company needs a packer to move product off machines, perform quality checks and palatize product. The machine packer ensures safety, quality, and production standards are met or exceeded.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pack products off machines into cartons according to stacking diagrams and customer specifications without deforming product.
• Ensure correct carton quantities, verify accurate labeling, and set up/operate case sealing machinery.
• Perform quality checks, measure/test products, identify defects, and halt machinery or clear overflow areas when necessary.
• Maintain production throughput pace, remove start-up defectives, and become proficient across required core product types.
• Operate emergency stops (E-stops) safely and adhere to safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and reporting near misses.
• Assist operators and team members with tasks like stacking, area cleanup, and supporting nearby lines during downtime.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and work overtime or perform additional duties as required by production needs.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

Qualifications

• Must be capable of reading work instructions and safety rules.
• Must be capable of reading a ruler and operating a calculator.
• Must be able to adapt and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be capable of maintaining good attendance.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• At least six (6) months of manufacturing work history desired.

Physical Demands

• Stands, bends, reaches, twists, pushes, pulls, squats
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist on a regular basis.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 20 lbs. overhead on occasion.
• requires awareness of moving parts and operational hazards.
• Required equipment: wear steel/composite safety shoes, safety glasses, ear protection

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PrideStaff of Lehigh Valley is locally owned with an objective to deliver what matters most to you!