Overview:

 

Production Associates are responsible for creating quality products for our customers. They are central to our operations and our success.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Operate machinery required for particular position in a safe and efficient manner, to include training of new and existing operators in the carrying out of their duties.


• Inspect product for defects and take appropriate action as per work instructions, monitor Quality Technician for consistency


• Carry out measurements and weight checks


• Assemble product as per instructions with a focus on quality and safety.


• Practice Masonite Lean Manufacturing Techniques including 5S+1


• Communicate efficiently with other employees and the leadership team in order to ensure quality product is made timely


• Read and interpret list counts and complete all departmental paperwork correctly and timely


• Perform weekly EHS audits


• Participate in Safety Kaizens and Haleyville Masonite Plant Kaizens


• Help create/implement poke yokes for quality issues


• Read, understand and follow production schedules


• Set up and adjust equipment


• Gather materials as needed


• Operate motorized equipment (ie forklift, KVAL lifts, etc) as needed


• Perform minor preventative maintenance and operator care as required


• Assist Management, Maintenance and Quality personnel when troubleshooting equipment, process or material issues


• Communicate effectively for flow of product through the plant


• Maintain downtime records and production information as appropriate


• Perform housekeeping duties


• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned


• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment


• Work safely and follow safety rules and procedures

 

Skills and Qualifications:

• Basic reading and writing skills


• Ability to add and subtract fractions and whole numbers, convert fractions to decimals


• Proficient at reading/interpreting


• High level of dexterity


• Must work well as a team


• Able to work with little supervision


• Attention to detail


• Able to lift up to 80 lbs


• Frequent ending, twisting, stooping


• Must work at a fast pace


• Standing for long continuous hours


• Ability to work in a mildly controlled environment - can expect some cold and heat during extreme weather conditions; mildly dusty environment


• Ability to read a tape measure