Production Associate / Operator

V R Della Infotech•Tiffin, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate is an hourly, contract-to-hire position at an OEM union site in Tiffin, Ohio, producing insulation from 100% polyester nonwoven material. The position reports to the Shift Supervisor and works at presses, assists machine operators, removes parts from presses, separates parts from scrap, assembles parts, stacks or packages parts, and operates equipment. The role works on third shift, Sunday through Thursday, from 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with overtime as needed. The associate must be available to train on the first day on first shift, beginning at 6:15 a.m., and moves to third shift on the second day. Employees are expected to follow plant safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, maintain attendance, work efficiently and accurately toward production goals, and keep their work area clean and safe. Steel-toe or composite-toe boots or shoes are the employee’s responsibility; the company provides other required PPE. Work involves standing or walking for 8–12 hours, bending, twisting, and turning, and regularly working near moving mechanical parts.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and procedure instructions, and blueprints.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervision, and management.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to use a tape measure.
3–6 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must bring steel-toe or composite-toe boots or shoes.
Must be available to train on the first day on first shift at 6:15 a.m., then move to third shift on the second day.

Responsibilities

Follow all plant safety guidelines, practices, and procedures, including proper use of required personal protective equipment.
Maintain regular attendance.
Work in a team environment and ensure helpers understand their roles, necessary precautions, and the locations of emergency stop buttons.
Understand and interpret company work orders and job control procedures.
Work efficiently and accurately to achieve and maintain 100% of the production goal.
Obtain or request needed materials and assemble totes, prepare skids, and prepare bags and boxes for packaging.
Package specified quantities of parts on skids or in bags and boxes, label packages, stack bags on racks or in appropriate packaging, and move totes or skids to storage or the next operation.
Ensure safety devices are in place and report unsafe behavior or situations.
Remain aware of activity in the work surroundings and keep the work area clean, tidy, and safe.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Leader.