Production Associate

National Material L.P.•East Chicago, IN

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About The Position

National Material Processing (NMP), founded in 1964, is a leader in metals processing and supply-chain management solutions supporting industrial and consumer product manufacturers. The company is expanding its steel processing facilities and adding to its production teams. The Production Associate assembles and packages finished products, handles materials, reads work specifications, monitors machine operations, maintains production and quality reports, and sets up and operates a slitter. On-the-job training is offered to applicants without manufacturing experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous experience in machine operation, material handling, production, or other warehouse-related work is mandatory.
Basic math, measurement, and computer skills, and the ability to follow directions.
Ability to repeatedly lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds as needed.
Ability to follow safety and health regulations.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of manufacturing industry experience is preferred; on-the-job training is offered if applicants do not have manufacturing experience.
Prior experience with picking, packing, or operating machinery, and/or knowledge of pickling and slitting.

Responsibilities

Assemble the specified number of finished product pieces according to work order instructions.
Wrap bands, label, and identify items for shipment.
Package products according to customer specifications.
Follow plant safety rules and guidelines.
Perform general material handling, including overhead crane and forklift use.
Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
Observe machine operation to identify material defects or machine malfunctions.
Maintain production- and quality-related reporting.
Set up and operate a slitter.