Production Associate 1

Description

General Description:

This position is a key member of a team responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of equipment used for batching and packaging of various dry mix adhesive mortars and similar type products. 

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in stopping and correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Demonstrate daily evidence of continuous improvement efforts of 5S and autonomous maintenance.
• Treat quality as a key pillar of our success by always Doing the right thing for our customers. 
• Solve problems daily by working together as an engaged team member 
• Help in the relief of breaks as needed
• Maintain records and documentation
• Understand production standards and perform quality inspection of product as required
• Understand quality specifications and run processes to conform to them
• Skillful at troubleshooting mechanical issues with machinery to keep it operational
• Make adjustments to production equipment as needed
• Make product changeovers as needed
• Communicate with Supervisor on Safety, Quality, and Production issues
• Comply with occupational safety regulations, including LO/TO
• Maintain good housekeeping on the production floor
• Operate a forklift safely, storing finished goods and retrieving raw materials
• Performs required tasks & record-keeping for cleaning and minor preventative maintenance repairs
• Capable of providing training and guidance to new employees
• Proven leadership skills working in a team environment
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

  Experience:

• Familiar with Man/Machine Interface
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Math Skills
• Familiar with the operation of automated production equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot machine issues
• Experience with an ERP 
• Understand functions and operation of each machine and its related controls
• Forklift Operation
• Team Player who works well with others
• Good communicator verbally and in writing
• Ability to remain calm in a crisis situation.
• Available to work different shifts and overtime as required.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirement:

• This position requires walking, sitting, or standing to a significant degree and lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and frequently lifting less than 10. 

  Company Benefits:

• Paid Weekly
• Guaranteed Bi-Annual Bonuses
• Generous PTO
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Program (Earn up to an additional $600. Annually)
• Safety Footwear Allowance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401K / Company Match
• Employee Referral Program

Come be a part of a Growing Company and help us paint the town ORANGE!!!

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