Production Associate

US Farathane•Auburn Hills, MI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate is responsible for manufacturing product utilizing primary and secondary processing equipment or hand assembly. Following all procedures and work instructions, achieve optimal productivity, quality, and safety assuring internal and external customer satisfaction.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to perform these operations with American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to stand and use hands to touch, handle, or feel.
Ability to walk and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to talk or hear.
Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Ability to adjust focus, depth perception, peripheral vision, distance vision, and close vision.
Ability to distinguish color variation.

Responsibilities

Operate molding press/equipment per company procedures
Perform any assembly required either manually or utilizing specialized equipment.
Review “Operator Display/Job Board” prior to running production for work instructions and Quality Alerts
De-gate parts, as required at molding machine using specified equipment.
Package parts into required containers (i.e., corrugated boxes, returnables)
Assure Product meets established quality criteria of zero non-conformances
Daily review of all applicable quality alerts
Correct application of all internal and external labels when required, including removal of all old labels from returnable packaging
Immediate notification to Supervisor of all discrepancies to established quality checks (i.e. Sample boards, inspection instructions, SPC etc.)
Correctly record scarp every hour per work instructions
Correct application of lot control numbers
Ensure that all non-conforming product is placed in a red bin for disposition or disposal.
Perform sorting and EPC (Early Product Containment) tasks as required with the completion of proper documentation.
Communicate production and quality issues/concerns with associates during communication/shift meetings
Participate in team problem solving activities (i.e. 8D’s, communication/shift meetings, etc.)
Keep work area clean and organized
Maintain high standards of housekeeping in respective areas.
Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures
Adherence to all company policies and procedures
Any other duties assigned by the reporting Supervisor and/or Manager