Production Associate

Wright Tree Service•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Production Associate prepares materials and equipment for assembly, assembles products, and packages finished products. The role supports production operations by ensuring equipment and materials are ready, maintaining inventory, monitoring production, and processing woodchips to remove foreign material and debris. The position also requires adherence to Wright’s safety and employee-ownership culture, company policies, and applicable laws and regulations. Regular and punctual attendance is required. The role may involve driving and operating assigned vehicles and equipment, and includes moderate travel of 5% to 25%.

Requirements

At least 1 year of applicable work experience.
Ability to follow company and industry safety requirements.
Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions accurately.
Ability to operate various equipment and power tools, such as a skid-steer loader and battery-operated wire tie gun.
Attention to detail, flexibility, self-motivation, and ability to multitask.
Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to communicate professionally with others, including vendors, and represent Wright Tree Service professionally.
Ability to read, write, and understand written and verbal job instructions and information.
Valid First Aid and CPR cards, or ability to obtain them within 90 days of hire.
Ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds infrequently and up to 30 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform physical activities that may include bending, reaching, standing, walking, climbing, lifting, carrying, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing work experience is preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license or commercial driver's license, depending on division and utility or contract requirements, and a DOT medical card in accordance with FMCSA regulations.

Responsibilities

Ensure equipment and materials are ready for production.
Place raw materials into manufacturing machines and operate equipment for assembly.
Package finished products and organize them for delivery.
Maintain inventory of materials and supplies.
Monitor equipment and production to improve productivity and make recommendations as needed.
Process woodchips to identify and remove foreign material and debris.
Support and participate in Wright’s safety and employee-ownership culture.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
Drive and operate vehicles and equipment as assigned.
Drive a vehicle to, from, or within the work area.
Keep informed about new equipment, specifications, standards, practices, and operating procedures.