Production Associate

US Farathane•Orion, MI

19d•Onsite

About The Position

US Farathane Orion is hiring full-time Production Associates across all shifts. No experience is required, and training is provided. The role manufactures products using primary and secondary processing equipment or hand assembly, following procedures and work instructions to meet productivity, quality, and safety expectations and support internal and external customer satisfaction. Starting pay is $15.00 per hour, with shift premiums of $0.75 for second shift and $1.50 for third shift. The role operates molding presses and equipment, checks work instructions and quality alerts, maintains quality and lot-control records, reports discrepancies, participates in team problem-solving and communication meetings, keeps the work area organized, and follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Work takes place in a manufacturing setting with some exposure to loud noise and hot and cold temperatures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to supervisors and other employees.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to stand, bend, twist, use hands to touch, handle, or feel, walk, reach, and occasionally sit, talk, or hear; regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds; and adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Plastic injection molding background.

Responsibilities

Operate molding presses and equipment according to company procedures.
Review the Operator Display Board before production for work instructions and Quality Alerts.
Ensure products meet established quality criteria, including zero non-conformances.
Record scrap every hour according to work instructions.
Apply internal and external labels correctly when required, and remove old labels from returnable packaging.
Apply lot-control numbers correctly.
Review all applicable quality alerts daily.
Immediately notify the Supervisor of discrepancies with established quality checks, such as sample boards, inspection instructions, and SPC.
Communicate production and quality issues or concerns with associates during communication meetings.
Keep the work area clean and organized.
Participate in team problem-solving activities, including 8D activities and communication meetings.
Follow internal and OSHA-required safety procedures.
Follow company policies and procedures, including the Quality Manual and Associate Handbook.