Associate, Production

COLE-PARMER INSTRUMENT COMPANY•Ocala, FL

13d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate performs all tasks involved in the production of the company’s products. This may include disassembly, calibration and testing, assembly, injection molding, light machining, soldering, screening, packaging and packing to established methods. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Requirements

High School diploma, General Education Degree, or equivalent
0-2 years of prior relevant production experience
Understand and follow basic verbal and/or and written instructions
Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software
Strong math skills
Ability to read/speak English
Ability to pay close attention to detail
Work well within a team and maintain pace while ensuring high quality standards. Assist other team members, as needed, to ensure customer satisfaction
Meet and maintain high attendance standards
Ability to understand LEAN principles to perform job duties for continuous improvement
Must possess basic keyboarding skills and understanding of Microsoft Office products, and the ability to use email
Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressure, within deadlines or other time essential constraints
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly and concisely communicate to all levels of the organization
Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization
Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours)
Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)
Moderate physical demand; often lifting/moving average weight (up to 25 lbs.) with reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

Reads routing and performs work as assigned by department supervisor
Calibrates units per specifications, by product number and type
Fabricate or modify parts using shop equipment
Test product functional performance to ensure conformance to specifications
Attach appropriate labels to products and packages
Understands serialized processes and matches calibration certificate to specific matching product
Pack finished goods into correct packages and boxes
Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues
Place finished goods in designated box or pallet
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Meet daily metrics as communicated by manager
Performs other duties as assigned