Plant Production Associate

Job Details

JOB DETAILS Principle assignment is manual unskilled work, using various hand tools and equipment to support production within the manufacturing environment. Associate must demonstrate the ability to be moved to a higher job class as positions become available.

• 1 year of experience in manufacturing environment
• Ability to operate and use efficiently computerized production systems (i.e., Plant Workflow, MRP and Inventory Management systems)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills

• Distinguish different product sizes and lengths
• Secure label, label products, cartons, packs, thread protectors, etc.
• Meet established quality standards for all work performed
• Complete daily work as scheduled for maximum utilization of production
• Anticipate changeovers and have readily available material and equipment required to minimize loss of production time
• Meet production volume required in accordance with established methods and standards and in accordance with the production schedule
• Ensure use of safety devices and PPE
• Maintain a constant alert for unsafe conditions and practices and correct or report them immediately
• Responsible for housekeeping in various assigned areas and the plant facility in general
• Clean all products from oil, dust and/or paint
• Assist as “helper” to other production associates and operators as needed
• Cross-trains in department processes and procedures as directed by supervision and in various departments on machine operation and/or production functions for possible movement to higher job class
• Responsible for identification, documentation, segregation, evaluation and disposition of non-conforming product, services, and systems
• All department processes and procedures documented and the appropriate individual(s) trained and cross-trained as necessary
• Performs other duties as required and directed by Plant Supervision
• When necessary, does similar or general type work in other classifications
• May be required to rotate shifts or work at other nearby facilities as required

• Moderate Direction

• None

• You are expected to participate in training and development activities throughout your employment with the company to ensure the excellence of the performance of your assigned duties.

• May be required to rotate shifts or work at other nearby facilities as required

• Numerical and Mechanical Reasoning Ability
• Problem solving and Issue Resolution