Associate I, Production Operations
About The Position
The Associate I, Production Operations sets up and operates automated production machinery used to finish the company’s products. The role includes feeding, folding, cutting, stitching, adjusting machine settings, making minor repairs, and pulling, inspecting, and packaging finished products. The position works Shift A: 5:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and every other Tuesday. The associate reviews job schedules and specifications, locates materials and tickets, sets up finishing machines, and operates one or more machines to complete assigned work. They check production samples and finished packaging against client specifications and ticket instructions, make adjustments as needed, and record 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 ability to apply knowledge and skills across a wide range of tasks.
- Ability to work on routine to moderately difficult assignments and exercise some judgment in resolving issues or making 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 preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review job schedules and specifications, and locate the required job materials and tickets on the finishing floor.
- Set up finishing machines by loading job materials and selecting the required components and configurations.
- Operate one or more finishing machines according to job specifications.
- Evaluate production samples against client specifications and quality checklists, making adjustments or taking other corrective actions as needed.
- 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 job 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.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 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
