Production Associate

Burlington Medical•Littlestown, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate safely operates and maintains production equipment and machinery, inspects products, and packs and prepares finished products for shipment. The role supports the manufacture and delivery of high-quality products safely, on time, and efficiently, while demonstrating the company’s Core Values and Guiding Principles. Production work includes weighing raw materials and operating machines that mix powdered metals or polymers and extrude them into sheeted rolls used to manufacture radiation-protective garments and shielding. The position is based in Littlestown, Pennsylvania, and reports to the Production Manager.

Requirements

Ability to safely operate production equipment, powered industrial trucks, and forklifts.
Ability to obtain a forklift license.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions in English.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one settings.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Ability to address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals across units of measurement.
Working knowledge of computers and ability to learn the organization's in-house computer system.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in manufacturing or production-related fields.

Responsibilities

Carry out production tasks, including weighing raw materials, operating a forklift, and maintaining housekeeping.
Operate machines that mix powdered metals or polymers and extrude them into sheeted rolls.
Set and adjust controls to regulate the mixing process.
Locate defects in mixed products and check products for conformance to specifications.
Replenish pallets in designated work areas as needed.
Assist with product development.
Collaborate with production associates and other workplace team members.
Attend and participate in shift huddles to align with production teams.
Inspect production equipment and machinery daily.
Keep the workplace clean and well maintained.
Use the 5S methodology as a foundation for Lean manufacturing.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Wear required PPE and comply with OSHA safety regulations and manufacturing-industry safety standards.