Production Associate

Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago•Romeoville, IL

16h

About The Position

The Production Associate is responsible for the efficient production of textile baling and computer production, as well as processing other Secondary Markets materials. This position meets customer needs, while assuring a safe work environment. RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL: Responsible for the efficient production of textile baling and computer production, as well as processing other Secondary Markets materials. Meet customer needs and achieve established quality control standards. Keep equipment in good working order while assuring a safe work environment.

Requirements

Work varied schedule and flexible hours.
Forklift usage up to 30% of the day. Forklift certification?
Experience working with machinery preferred, but not required.
Experience baling preferred, but not required.
Maintain safety and quality guidelines.
Follow established security procedures.
Prioritize multiple work assignments and competing priorities.
Communicate to customers, donors, employees and visitors in a professional and pleasant manner.
Consistently provide the highest levels of customer service by meeting Retail standards/expectations and Goodwill's Values.
Maintain confidentiality of business results.
Basic reading, writing and math skills.
Able to stand or be stationary for eight or more hours.
Able to lift 75 pounds and push and/or pull cages weighing 600 pounds.
Good hand/eye coordination. Small finger dexterity for some functions.
Able to grasp material for baling on a continuous basis.
Able to observe and remove materials to meet production and quality standards.
Able to hearing and respond to warning signals and/or alarms.
Able to work in an environment that includes varying temperatures, dust, handling of unwashed clothing and loud noise.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with machinery preferred, but not required.
Experience baling preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain organization of assigned area contributing to an efficient workflow. Maintain organization and supply of operating materials.
Follow defined processes for protection and usage of high value company assets including but not limited to transportation fleet, forklifts, balers and other equipment.
Maintain inventory control processes (First In First Out).
Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting improvements in material flow and job tasks and maintenance of equipment used (forklifts, balers, etc.) to management.
Communicate supply needs to management.
Ensure product preparation meets customer standards.
Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies.
Meet assigned productivity goals by utilizing best practices.
Complete logs and reports as directed.
Operate equipment in accordance with safety guidelines, including the use of protective equipment.
Maintain accurate production records.
Other duties as assigned.