Associate I, Production Operations
About The Position
Sets up and operates automated production machines used in the production of the company’s products. The role oversees machinery operations, including feeding, folding, cutting, stitching, adjusting settings, making minor repairs, inspecting finished products, and packaging them. The position works on assigned finishing jobs, checks that work meets client specifications and quality requirements, prepares finished products for shipment, and records production information for cost tracking and client billing. The listed schedule is Shift A: 5:30 a.m.–4:45 p.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 the ability to apply knowledge and skills across a wide range of tasks.
- Ability to handle routine to moderately difficult assignments that require some judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations.
- Ability to work with little instruction on daily tasks and 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 specifications before completing finishing work.
- Set up assigned finishing machines by loading job materials and selecting the required components or configurations.
- Operate one or more finishing machines according to specifications to complete assigned jobs.
- Evaluate production samples to ensure adherence to client specifications and quality checklists, and make adjustments or take other actions when needed.
- 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 by cost center.
- Operate production machinery, including feeding, folding, cutting, stitching, inspecting, and packaging materials, and make minor repairs as needed.
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 insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off.
- Professional development resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
