Production Associate

AWI•Hilliard, OH

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Value Stream Manager with frequent guidance from a Team Leader, this position is to be responsible for performing a variety of tasks critical to executing the safe operation of highly automated manufacturing equipment in accordance with company guidelines and customer requirements. Performance of these tasks is critical to the Safety, Quality, Reliability and Cost of the plant production lines. The plant runs continuously 24 hours a day 5 days a week. New associates will enter into a 3 month probationary period.

Requirements

Total focus on safety
Ability to work overtime as needed
Willingness to continuously improve processes and reduce costs
Full engagement in your work duties
Highly collaborative team mindset
Personal ownership for work and product quality
High school diploma or GED preferred
2+ years of prior industrial or warehouse experience preferred
Prior experience with lean/process improvement preferred
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in core production roles within 30 days of hire.
Must be able to earn forklift license and maintain competency with driving a forklift
Must be able to work overtime as needed
Must able to work without direct supervision and have an excellent balance between people and the tasks at hand and ability to work and be attentive to a team environment.

Responsibilities

Safely start up, operate and shutdown production equipment and periodic lockout / tag-outs to clear line jams or machine repairs. Follow all safety policies, procedures and participate in Hilliard safety system.
Perform basic operator maintenance checks on production equipment to make sure the production line is able to make quality product, safely
Perform quality inspections of products to achieve quality standards, minimize rework and contain non-conforming materials
Read, understand and adhere to daily production schedules
Make production entries into computer systems
Ensure good housekeeping standards by keeping assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly manner
Perform material handling of raw materials, Goods In Process and finished goods, safely
Perform other related duties as assigned by the production lead or management