Production Associate
About The Position
The Production Associate works on the manufacturing floor with a primary assignment at the finishing station: completing the final stage of production with assigned tools and machinery — affixing hangers, shrink-wrapping finished goods, and preparing product for shipping and warehousing — so every piece leaves the floor retail-ready. Station assignments flex with the daily production plan. This role suits someone dependable and detail-minded who takes pride in product quality, keeps their station to standard, and works well within a fast-moving production team. On-the-job training is provided.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to operate — or quickly learn to operate — assigned tools and machines safely.
- Ability to follow verbal instructions and written SOPs.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Dependable attendance and the ability to work well in a team-based production environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous tool handling or manufacturing experience.
- Vocational or technical school training.
- Familiarity with 5S or lean practices.
Responsibilities
- Use assigned tools to affix appropriate hangers to final products accurately and to standard.
- Operate the shrink-wrap machine to wrap finished products and prepare them for shipping or warehousing.
- Align and configure assigned tools and machinery for the day’s production.
- Quality Inspect random production samples to evaluate quality; identify and report defects before product moves downstream.
- Ensure finished product meets quality standards and is packaged to protect it in handling and transit.
- Maintain inventory of supplies needed to finish products (hangers, wrap, packaging materials) and flag reorder needs before they interrupt production.
- Draft and submit daily production total reports.
- Maintain a clean, organized area around tools and machinery to 5S standard — tools put away at each shift.
- Report tool or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor immediately for proper handling.
- Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and safe machine operation.
- Flex to support other production stations and cross-train as assigned to meet the daily production plan.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
