Corey - Production Assistant - Day Shift

The AZEK Company•Scranton, PA

About The Position

The Production Assistant supports extrusion operations in a manufacturing environment by helping produce products to specification, monitoring quality, packaging finished materials, moving materials, and assisting with equipment cleaning. The role is part of a 24/7 manufacturing environment with variable shifts as scheduled. The stated pay is $18 per hour. The position requires adherence to plant safety, environmental, and quality requirements; communication of production issues; completion of production and quality paperwork; labeling products according to specifications; and housekeeping in the production area. Additional duties may be assigned by leadership. A high school diploma or GED is required. Additional education, relevant certifications, or specialized training are preferred.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Basic math proficiency, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers and fractions.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to read gauges and similar measuring devices.
Ability to read a ruler.
High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Additional education, relevant certifications, or specialized training preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to accident-free operations and comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements and regulations.
Assist the Extrusion Operator in producing quality products based on product specifications.
Monitor and perform quality checks to ensure product color, surface, size, and other attributes meet standards before packaging.
Place pallets properly and package finished materials as directed.
Move materials to designated areas as needed.
Assist Extrusion Operators with machine cleaning functions, including saws and tanks, when necessary.
Communicate daily issues and pertinent information to Production Assistants, Assistant Operators, Operators, and Team Leaders.
Follow plant safety procedures to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.
Understand and follow company policies, practices, and procedures.
Complete detailed production operator reports and other quality and production paperwork as necessary.
Complete and attach labels according to product specifications.
Perform housekeeping duties in the production area.
Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.