Production Associate

Job Summary

This position is an entry-level, 1st shift position that assists operators engaged in processing materials.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists operators at the coil loading and packaging ends of the line and as needed.
• Build pallets and shipping containers using hand and power tools.
• Band and palletize metal coils and/or metal sheets, placing tags/labels on finished products.
• Perform quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and weights are adhered to using the proper tools.
• Detects and reports faulty operations or defective materials.
• Moves or carries parts, equipment, or materials.
• Read and understand production orders.
• Wraps and unwraps materials.
• Housekeeping of work areas.
• Operates a sit-down forklift.
• Achieves production goals while complying with all safety requirements.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift. Training and certification provided regardless of previous experience.
• Ability to read documents and interpret facts and draw conclusions.
• Understanding basic math, reading, and writing.
• Good communication, organization, and time management skills.

Education and Experience:

• Required:
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Working Conditions:

• Production facility where the ambient temperature may fluctuate, and the noise levels may be increased.
• Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.
• Days/Hours: Monday through Friday – 7am to 3:30pm

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY

CONTINUOUSLY

(0-30%)

(31-60%)

(61-100%)

LIFTING OR CARRYING

·       1-10 LBS

X

·       11-20 LBS

X

·       21-40 LBS

X

·       41-50 LBS

X

·       51 OR MORE LBS

X

PUSHING OR PULLING:

·       1-40 LBS

X

·       41-50 LBS

X

·       51 OR MORE LBS

X

BENDING OR STOOPING

X

REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL

X

DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES

X

OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS

X

CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)

X

WALKING

X

STANDING

X

SITTING

X

WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES

X

REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS)

X

VISION

X

HEARING

X

DEXTERITY

X

HAND EYE COORDINATION

X

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:

• Personal Protective Equipment is regularly required for this position which includes steel or composite toe boots, safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves and arm guards, and hearing protection.