Production Associate- 3rd Shift

Production Associate – KILGORE, TX –

Hours:

10:30 PM – 7:00 AM SUMMARY

The Production Associate position is responsible for operating machinery to assemble components per approved engineering drawings and quality specifications, packing filters, maintaining 6S standards, while maintaining the quality of products by performing the following duties.

• Follow basic pleating/assembly/packing instructions, processes and procedures
• Maintain process cycle time to keep pace with established standards
• Consistently produce components, assemble, and pack throughout the work shift
• Visually inspect components and filters for any defects
• Work standing on your feet for the entire shift (8-12 hours)
• Report any issues, malfunction, or defective parts to Group Leader
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Willing to cross train and work in all production areas based on the needs of the business
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet production goals while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Daily/weekly availability for overtime
• Crostrain in other positions within the facility based on business needs
• Operate Pleater machine checking for correct size and quality
• Operate production machinery
• Support production assembly as needed
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum years of experience: 2 years of stable work history
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports
• Ability to speak English effectively to management and employees of organization
• Simple math skills may be required, including but not limited to the ability to use a measuring tape, multiplication of whole numbers, use of a calculator, and work with fractions
• Regularly required to stand and walk for continuous periods of 4 hours while performing the duties of this job
• Must frequently handle product and reach with hands and arms repetitively throughout the shift
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to office, warehouse, and plant environments. The work environment will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in certain areas. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.