Production Associate

BYLD Inc•Aurora, CO

42d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate is responsible for picking materials, loading machines, and bundling finished goods to support uninterrupted production operations. This role ensures the correct materials are available at the right time, machines are continuously supplied, and finished components are properly secured and staged for outbound movement. The role involves performing heavy lifting up to 50 lbs and maintaining safe material handling practices throughout all tasks. Key responsibilities include material picking and staging, machine loading, and bundling and finished goods handling. The associate will verify material part numbers, quantities, and dimensions, maintain clean staging areas, load raw materials into machines, and bundle and secure processed components. They will also coordinate transportation and handling needs with leadership and forklift operations, maintain banding equipment, and communicate consumable needs. Alerting leadership of any manufacturing non-conformities is also a part of the role. This position does not involve inventory system transactions or adjustments, forklift operation, machine programming, final quality disposition or sign-off, or production priorities/sequencing.

Requirements

Ability to read part numbers and follow written instructions
Basic math and measurement skills
Basic computer literacy
Physical capability for repetitive and heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs)
Attention to detail and commitment to quality handling
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Candidates must be local to the [Facility Location] area or willing to relocate at their own expense.

Nice To Haves

Forklift operation
Machine programming
Final quality disposition or sign-off
Production priorities or sequencing
Inventory system transactions or adjustments

Responsibilities

Pick materials according to released work orders and stage at designated production locations
Verify material part numbers, quantities, and dimensions using tape measures
Maintain clean and organized staging areas
Load raw materials into assigned machines, verifying correct orientation and positioning
Use tape measures to confirm material accuracy
Support machine start-up and changeovers
Bundle and secure processed components per standard work
Verify all parts in each bundle by checking them off on the wall segment sticker as materials come out of the machine to ensure accuracy and completeness
Handle all finished goods carefully to avoid damage
Coordinate transportation and handling needs with leadership and forklift operations
Maintain banding equipment and communicate consumable needs to leadership
Alert leadership of any manufacturing non-conformities
Perform heavy lifting up to 50 lbs (two-person lifts required where applicable)
Maintain safe material handling practices throughout all tasks
Wear required PPE at all times (Self-provided: Safety toe boots | Company-provided: High-visibility vest, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection)
Use proper lifting techniques or request assistance for heavy or oversized materials
Ensure aisles, picking paths, and staging areas are clear of obstructions, banding, and debris
Do not overload tables or create unstable logistic packs
Be aware of sharp edges; handle all steel with caution
Dispose of scrap materials in a neat, orderly, and timely manner