Production Associate

Responsible for safely performing essential duties associated with the job while maintaining high-level quality and efficiency.

Full-Time: 1st, 2nd, 3rd 8 hour shifts Monday through Friday

Pay: 1st shift - $18/hr

2nd shift - $18/hr plus $.50 shift differential

3rd shift - $18/hr plus $2.00 shift differential

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Machine Operation: Operate, monitor, and tend to plastic molding, injection, or extrusion machinery.
Quality Inspection: Conduct visual inspections and use measuring tools (gauges) to ensure parts meet specifications.
Finishing and Trimming: Trim (flash), cut, and degate from molded parts.
Packaging and Labeling: Package finished products, scan labels, and weigh parts for shipping.
Documentation: Record production data, scrap, and quality checks.

Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for 8–12-hour shifts, bend, lift, and carry up to 35 lbs.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous observation to identify product defects.
Technical Aptitude: Basic mechanical skills and ability to learn to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain machines.
Basic Math/Computer Skills: Ability to read work orders, use basic math, and enter data into computers.
Experience: Previous manufacturing or assembly experience is preferred but not always required.
Safety Focus: Knowledge of safety procedures, including the use of PPE (safety glasses, gloves).

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
Ability to perform basic applications of percentages and averages

Reasoning Ability

Ability to recognize non-compliance to work standards and contact appropriate supervision or management staff

Physical Demands:

Extended hours standing and repetitive tasks
Standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and regularly lifting to 35 pounds.

Work Environment:

Manufacturing environment with associated noises, smells, and temperatures.
Climate controlled facility.

We have a great benefit package for full-time employees including;

Medical, Dental/Vision, Vacation, Holidays, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401K, Safety Glasses (Prescription if needed) a yearly contribution to your education of 3K, Employee Referral Bonus, a monthly production bonus.