Manufacturing Associate

Schedule 600 am - 430 pm (Monday
- Thursday)

Performs broad scale operational duties in Manufacturing and Distribution environments. Inspects; packages; assembles and processes a variety of manufacturing related materials, and products to established specifications. Employees may have limited exposure to overall departmental processes and equipment.

Performs broad scale operational duties in Manufacturing and Distribution environments. Inspects; packages; assembles and processes a variety of manufacturing related materials, and products to established specifications. Employees may have limited exposure to overall departmental processes and equipment.

• Inspects products, assemblies or machines to ensure that they meet requirements and removes non-conforming materials from process.
• Uses measuring devices, functional gages and a variety of basic hand tools to perform work and evaluate quality.
• Maintains a clean and organized 5S work environment, and uses available resources responsibly to accomplish jobs without waste.
• Operates basic material handling equipment up to forklifts; stocks, wraps, packages and organizes materials as required.
• Meets or exceeds daily productivity targets for process/equipment.
• Processes a variety of manufacturing and distribution related materials, and products to established specifications.
• Accurately completes a variety of departmental paperwork and ensures that equipment logs are maintained.
• Reports inconsistencies (i.e. inventory, process) and operating barriers to lead or supervisor when discrepancies are found.
• Demonstrates understanding of area requirements and serves as a resource to team.
• Participates in cross-training and works in other functional areas based on department needs.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to five years assembly experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail required.
• Must demonstrate ability to work from verbal and written instructions.
• Works effectively as a member of a team to meet production goals.
• Uses Windows, ERP and in house computer systems as required.
• Completes ERP Inventory transactions, analysis and corrections as required.
• Sets up and makes minor adjustments to processes and equipment.
• Forklift certification may be required.

• Attendance/Punctuality
  - Is consistently at work and on time. Schedules vacation to minimize impact to department.
• Quality
  - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Maintains a clean and organized work environment;
  Work does not need to be redone and mistakes are minimal.
• Quantity
  - Meets productivity standards;
  Completes work in timely manner;
  Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety
  - Observes all safety procedures and policies;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisor;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Flexibility/Initiative/Cooperation – Proactive, self-motivated, and persistent in approach to assignments;
  Looks for additional assignments when work is completed;
  Willingly…