Production Associate

Description

As Production Associate, you will join a team of dedicated employees who utilize high-quality standards and solid techniques to ensure a product is delivered to our customers on a timely basis. Responsibilities include keeping the production area clean, preparing machinery and equipment for use, working the production line as instructed, and following all health and safety guidelines. To be successful, you should be able to work with consistent speed and accuracy, while maintaining production standards and working towards improved productivity without compromising safety or quality.

Flexibility and adaptability is key in this position as we flex our talent to volume demand. This full-time position will report to the Production Supervisor at our Safco Products location in Milford, Iowa.

• Maintaining a clean workstation and production floor.
• Assembling products and parts.
• Keep a record of work orders.
• Loading raw parts and unloading finished product from Paint Line.
• Following production guidelines and specifications.
• Evaluate the quality of end products.
• Finalizing and packaging products for shipment.
• Operating and maintaining machinery and production line equipment.
• Working on the production line and meeting production targets.
• Reporting any issues to the Supervisor or Group Lead.
• Following health and safety standards.
• Work in a safe manner with an eye toward quality.
• May also be required to support other departments.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred but not required

• Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred
• Experience in a wood / metal manufacturing plant a plus
• Prior work experience with JDE/Oracle in a manufacturing environment a plus

The starting pay rate for this position is $18.50 per hour. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to bend and stoop for 7+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing…