Production Associate - 6am-6pm Fri/Sat/Sun

Circle Graphics + Sensaria•Morrisville, NC

102d

About The Position

The Production Associate works in the manufacturing process and is responsible for safety, quality, and throughput. The role involves labor-intensive work producing products through manual or machine-based processes. It is a full-time position requiring dependable attendance and is non-exempt from overtime. The stated schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The position is performed in a fast-paced, climate-controlled production environment. Duties include general production labor, basic equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support, and participation in continuous-improvement and cost-saving efforts. Employees may be directed to learn and perform other duties or positions within the organization.

Requirements

Able to perform labor-intensive work for shifts of up to 12 hours.
Willing to work rotating shifts, long hours, and overtime as necessary.
Willing to learn and put forth best effort in production work.
Quality-minded and safety-focused.
Team player and capable of working in demanding situations.
Able to lift and carry up to 49 pounds unassisted and 50 or more pounds with assistance.
Able to communicate effectively; some areas or job functions may require English.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Able to take direction, work on a team, work under compressed timelines and resource limitations, and learn other duties and positions.

Nice To Haves

General production experience.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned production duties, including organizing and moving canvas orders; laminating; using scanners to identify and print labels; installing images; putty work; folding; bagging and peeling; inspecting and packing; trimming and cutting; sorting; poster rolling and packing; and material bonding.
Use measuring devices such as tapes, gauges, and rulers, and assemble or disassemble objects.
Follow safety policies and personal protective equipment standards, and help ensure team members do the same.
Produce products to a high level of quality and work at established throughput rates or cycle times.
Perform production duties or housekeeping and 5S tasks throughout working time.
Communicate safety, quality, and continuous-improvement concerns or observations to leads or managers.
Follow standard operating procedures and best practices, and manage timecards and schedules appropriately.
Conduct basic troubleshooting of production equipment and work with leads and maintenance technicians on repairs.
Help ensure production equipment is maintained and clean; communicate machine downtime and assist with repairs as needed.
Identify and communicate potential process improvements and cost-saving opportunities, and assist leads and production managers with improvement initiatives.
Communicate across shifts to help ensure process changes and improvements are implemented consistently and effectively.
Take direction, work as part of a team, and learn and perform other duties or positions as directed by a Production Manager or Lead.