Production Associate

Job Summary

This position is an entry‑level, 1st shift role assisting operators engaged in processing materials.

• Assists operators at the coil loading and packaging ends of the line as needed.
• Builds pallets and shipping containers using hand and power tools.
• Band and palletizes metal coils and/or metal sheets, placing tags/labels on finished products.
• Performs quality checks ensuring proper lengths, widths, and weights using the proper tools.
• Detects and reports faulty operations or defective materials.
• Moves or carries parts, equipment, or materials.
• Reads and understands production orders.
• Wraps and unwraps materials.
• Maintains housekeeping of work areas.
• Operates a sit‑down forklift.
• Achieves production goals while complying with all safety requirements.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Capability to safely operate a forklift (training & certification provided).
• Ability to read documents, interpret facts, and draw conclusions.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Good communication, organization, and time‑management skills.

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Production facility; ambient temperature may fluctuate and noise levels may be high.
• Flexible for overtime and weekend hours when required.
• Days/
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday through Friday – 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

• Lifting or carrying: 1–10 lbs (0‑30%), 11–20 lbs (31‑60%), 21–40 lbs (61‑100%).
• Pushing or pulling: 1–40 lbs, 41–50 lbs, 51 + lbs.
• Bending or stooping, reaching above shoulder level, driving automatic vehicle, operating machinery or power tools, climbing (ladders, stairs). Working in extreme temperatures.
• Repetitive motion involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Vision, hearing, dexterity, hand‑eye coordination.

• Steel or composite toe boots.
• Safety glasses.
• Cut‑resistant gloves and arm guards.
• Hearing protection.