Seasonal Production Associate, Bay Photo Lab, Scotts Valley, CA
About The Position
Bay Photo Lab is hiring seasonal, full-time Production Associates at its Scotts Valley, California facility. This is a non-exempt, 40-hour-per-week role with potential to become permanent for strong performers. Overtime may be needed during the busy season. No photo lab experience is required; employees receive training on professional production equipment and processes. Production Associates help create and finish photographic products such as metal, wood and canvas prints, framed prints, posters, greeting cards, calendars, Bay Books, albums and gifts. The work is hands-on and fast-paced, supporting the production team in meeting quality standards, order timelines and throughput rates. The facility is described as clean, bright and climate-controlled, located in the coastal redwoods north of Santa Cruz. The workplace has a casual dress code, and Bay Photo Lab identifies itself as a Green Certified Business.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
- Quality-minded, safety-focused and team-first attitude.
- Willingness to learn, take direction and pick up new duties across the operation.
- Ability to stay focused and productive under tight timelines.
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts, extended hours and overtime as needed.
- Ability to communicate effectively; some areas may require English.
- Ability to stand and move for 100% of the shift, bend, stoop and stretch, and lift and carry up to 40 pounds unassisted and 50 pounds or more with assistance.
- Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate equipment.
- Normal hearing and vision, with vision correctable to 20/20, to read numbers, reports and computer screens.
Nice To Haves
- General production experience.
Responsibilities
- Build and finish products by laminating, installing images, trimming and cutting, folding, bonding materials, applying putty, bagging and peeling, and rolling posters.
- Organize and move canvas orders; scan and print labels; sort, inspect and pack finished work.
- Measure accurately using tapes, gauges and rulers, and maintain established throughput rates.
- Follow safety policies, personal protective equipment standards and standard operating procedures, while maintaining housekeeping and 5S.
- Troubleshoot basic equipment issues, report downtime and support repairs with Leads and maintenance technicians.
- Identify process improvements and cost savings, and help maintain consistent communication across shifts.
Benefits
- Potential path to permanent employment for strong performers.
- Overtime available during peak season.
- Choice of four work schedules.
- Training on professional production equipment and processes.
- Clean, bright, climate-controlled facility.
- Casual dress code.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
