Production Associate

Wright Tree Service • Austin, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate prepares materials and equipment for assembly, assembles products, and packages products. This role ensures equipment and materials are ready for production, places raw materials into manufacturing machines, operates equipment for the assembly process, packages finished products, and organizes them for delivery. The associate will also maintain material and supplies inventory, monitor equipment and production to increase productivity and make necessary recommendations, and process woodchips to assess for and remove any foreign material and debris. Additionally, the role involves supporting, actively participating, and acting in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership, complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, and maintaining regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

Requirements

• Ability to adhere to company and industry safety requirements.
• Ability to learn quickly and to follow instructions accurately.
• Ability to operate various types of equipment, and power tools such as a skid-steer loader, battery operated wire tie gun, etc.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, flexibility, and self-motivated with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.
• Must be able to communicate with others, including vendors and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.
• Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
• Minimum of 1 year of applicable work experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s or commercial driver’s license (dependent upon Division and utility/contract requirements) and DOT medical card in accordance with FMCSA regulations.
• Drives a vehicle to, from or within the work area.
• Keeps informed of new equipment and specifications, standards, practices, and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment and materials are ready for production
• Place raw materials into manufacturing machines, operate equipment for the assembly process, package finished products, and organize them for delivery.
• Maintain material and supplies inventory.
• Monitor equipment and production to increase productivity and make necessary recommendations.
• Process woodchips to assess for and remove any foreign material and debris.
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
• Drives and operates vehicles and equipment as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED