Associate I, Production Operations
About The Position
Sets up and operates automated production machinery used to manufacture company products, including folders, a Muller, die cutters, and cutters. The role is responsible for overall machine operation, including feeding, folding, cutting, stitching, adjusting settings, making minor repairs, and pulling, inspecting, and packaging finished products. The position reviews job schedules and specifications, locates materials on the finishing floor, sets up assigned finishing machines, and operates one or more machines to complete jobs. It checks production samples against client specifications and quality checklists, makes adjustments as needed, packages finished products according to ticket instructions, and records material usage, scrap, and production time in the Monarch database for cost tracking and client billing. The listed schedule is Shift C: 5:30 AM–4:45 PM, Saturday through Monday, and every other Tuesday.
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 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 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 work.
- Evaluate production samples against client specifications and quality checklists, and make adjustments or take other actions as needed.
- Package finished products in cartons, boxes, or pallets and verify that packaging follows ticket instructions before routing products for shipment.
- Document 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.
- 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
