Associate I, Production Operations
About The Position
The Associate I, Production Operations sets up and operates automated machines used to produce and finish company products. The role involves operating machinery such as folders, Muller machines, die cutters, cutters, and saddle stitchers; feeding, folding, cutting, and stitching materials; adjusting machine settings; making minor repairs; and inspecting and packaging finished products. The associate reviews job schedules and specifications, locates materials on the finishing floor, configures machines for assigned jobs, and operates one or more finishing machines. The role checks production samples against client specifications and quality checklists, makes adjustments when needed, packages completed work, 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 at least 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 work on routine to moderately difficult assignments and use judgment to resolve issues or make recommendations.
- Ability to work with little instruction on daily tasks and follow general instructions for newly introduced assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Four years of fast production machine experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review job schedules, locate the correct job materials and tickets on the finishing floor, and review job specification sheets.
- Set up 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 against client specifications and quality checklists, and make adjustments or take other actions when necessary.
- Package finished products in cartons, boxes, or pallets and verify 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.
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
