Associate I, Production Operations
About The Position
Sets up and operates automated production machines used to finish company products. The role is responsible for machine operation, including feeding, folding, cutting, stitching, adjusting settings, making minor repairs, and pulling, inspecting, and packaging finished products. The position works on assigned finishing jobs by locating materials and tickets, reviewing specifications, setting up finishing equipment, and operating one or more machines to complete work. It checks production samples and finished packaging against client specifications and job instructions, makes adjustments when needed, and records material usage, scrap, and production time in the Monarch database for cost tracking and client billing.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Typically a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
- Substantial understanding of the job and the ability to apply knowledge and skills across a wide range of tasks.
- Ability to handle routine to moderately difficult assignments, using some judgment to resolve issues or make recommendations.
- Ability to work with little instruction on daily tasks and general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Four years of fast production machine experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review job schedules, locate assigned job materials and tickets on the finishing floor, and review job specifications.
- Set up finishing machines by loading materials and selecting the required components and configurations.
- Operate one or more finishing machines, such as folders, Muller machines, die cutters, guillotine cutters, and saddle stitchers, according to job specifications.
- Evaluate production samples for compliance with client specifications and quality checklists, and make adjustments or take corrective actions when necessary.
- Package finished products in cartons, boxes, or pallets and verify packaging against ticket instructions before routing products for shipment.
- Record material usage, scrap, and production time, and enter job data into the Monarch database for cost tracking and client billing.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
