Production Operator

Job Summary

The Production Operator assembles, processes, and moves parts or products in the various stages of the production operations, checks the quality of the product, and packs or stacks the product for shipping or stock in the assigned area of work. May work under supervision while training in another area.

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• Produce the required quantity of parts within established specifications and tolerances.
• Ensure that the parts produced meet fit, form, and are functional.
• Inspect or measure finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
• Maintain logs and records of units produced, including a record of errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces.
• Inspect equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; perform basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.
• Place and count accepted parts in correct packaging or totes.
• Perform first-piece, hourly, and final product inspections, record results, and determine pass/fail in accordance with the requirements of quality plans.
• Complete product identification labels and place on product.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Efficient time management skills.

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in plastic production is a plus.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Understanding of OSHA and environmental regulations preferred.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. Push and Pull carts and pallet jacks, loaded or empty.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Charles Industries weight rule: 35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone; 35-50 lbs. can be lifted by one person if comfortable; 50 lbs. or more requires assistance or a lifting device (e.g., pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system).

Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.

• The employee regularly works near moving, vibrating mechanical equipment, occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and exposed to minimal risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level is usually loud; hearing protection and testing are required. PPE required.
• Safety footwear and safety glasses are required.
• Additional PPE may be required based on work assignment, such as gloves.
• May require the employee to occasionally work around chemicals.