Production Associate I

Classification:

Hourly

Shift:

Second Shift - 10 (United States of America)

Job Description:

Just some of our benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement
• 12 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as necessary.

1.    Machine Operation and Order Fulfillment (65%):

• Prepare materials needed for order.
• Ensure fulfillment of one/two areas below: 
  • Review Order and list of materials and utilize RF Gun to locate and pick the materials.
  • Review order and weigh materials based on order needs - input information into machine that will prepare the batch.
  • Start-up machinery, review production schedule, load bags into machine and work with batcher to determine when to run the machine.
  • Ensure safety protocols are always followed.

2.    Housekeeping (15%):

• Ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of worksite - Sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials/debris and equipment cleaning.

3.    Staging and Shift Handoff (5%):

• Prepare materials for next shift to ensure smooth transition and handoff with minimal downtime.

4.    Quality Control (10%)

• Ensure team is utilizing raw materials that are not expired and follow correct formulas.
• Collect samples for the QC team and based on results, adjust batch as needed.
• Ensure final product is meeting quality specifications.

5.    Equipment & Materials (5%)

• Communicate with Leadership and maintenance any equipment and materials needs, shortages, failures, required repairs, forklift inspection results etc. 

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to utilize math to perform basic weights for formulas.
• Able to read and interpret directions and order details.
• Able to communicate both in writing and verbally.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.  

Physical Requirements:

• Must pass pre-employment physical.
• Lift:   Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 60 pounds.
• Push/Pull:  Must be able to push/pull 55 pounds.
• Stand:  Must be able to stand 80% - 85% of the day.
• Sitting:  Must be able to sit 5%  of the day.
• Twisting/Bending:  Must be able to twist/bend 20% of the day. 
• Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling:  Must be able to squat/climb/crawl 10% of the day.   

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