Associate I, Production Operations
About The Position
The Associate I, Production Operations role sets up and operates automated production and finishing machinery used to produce company products. The work includes feeding, folding, cutting, stitching, adjusting machine settings, making minor repairs, and pulling, inspecting, and packaging finished products. The employee reviews job schedules and specifications, locates materials on the finishing floor, sets up assigned machines, and operates one or more finishing machines according to job requirements. They check production samples and finished packaging for quality and compliance with client specifications and ticket instructions. They also record material usage, scrap, and production time in the Monarch database for cost tracking and client billing. The stated shift is 4:45 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., Wednesday through Friday and every other Tuesday.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Typically, a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
- Substantial understanding of the job and ability to apply knowledge and skills to a wide range of tasks.
- Ability to work on routine to moderately difficult assignments and use some judgment to resolve issues or make recommendations.
- Ability to work with little instruction on daily work and follow general instructions for newly introduced assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Four years of fast production machine experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review job schedules, locate the correct job materials and tickets on the finishing floor, and review job specification sheets.
- Set up assigned finishing machines by loading job materials and selecting the required components and configurations.
- Operate one or more finishing machines according to specifications to complete assigned jobs.
- Evaluate production samples to ensure finished work meets client specifications and quality checklists, and make adjustments when necessary.
- Package finished products in cartons, boxes, or pallets and check packaging against ticket instructions before routing products for shipment.
- Document material usage, scrap, and production time, and enter the information into the Monarch database for cost tracking and client billing.
- Feed, fold, cut, and stitch materials; adjust machine settings; make minor repairs; and pull, inspect, and package finished products.
Benefits
- Flexible and creative work environment.
- Inclusive and collaborative atmosphere.
- Professional and personal development resources.
- Opportunities to volunteer and support charities.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
