Production Associate

Burlington Medical•Littlestown, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate safely operates and maintains production equipment; inspects, packs, and prepares products for shipment. The position supports the delivery of high-quality manufactured products in a safe, timely, and efficient manner and actively supports TIDI Products’ Core Values and Guiding Principles. The role includes weighing raw materials, operating equipment that mixes powdered metals or polymers and extrudes them into sheeted rolls used to manufacture radiation-protective garments and shielding, adjusting controls, identifying defects, checking products against specifications, replenishing pallets, and assisting with product development. The associate collaborates with production teammates, participates in shift huddles, inspects equipment daily, maintains a clean workplace using 5S, and identifies continuous-improvement opportunities. Safety responsibilities include operating production equipment and powered industrial trucks, using required PPE, and complying with OSHA and manufacturing-industry safety standards. The position requires the ability to read, write, and understand simple English instructions; communicate information in one-on-one settings; follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; address routine problems; perform basic arithmetic; and use or learn the organization’s computer system. The work involves frequent standing and use of hands, walking, climbing or balancing, bending and reaching, and lifting loads up to 100 pounds. The environment includes frequent work near moving machinery and exposure to fumes or airborne particles, with some exposure to high places, chemicals, cooler temperatures, electrical-shock risks, and vibration.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions in English.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one settings.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions using basic understanding.
Ability to handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Working knowledge of computers and ability to learn the organization’s in-house computer system.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, handling materials, and lifting loads up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing or production-related fields.

Responsibilities

Perform production tasks, including weighing raw materials, operating a forklift, and housekeeping.
Operate equipment that mixes powdered metals or polymers and extrudes them into sheeted rolls.
Set and adjust controls to regulate the mixing process.
Identify defects in mixed products and check products for conformance to specifications.
Replenish pallets in designated work areas.
Assist with product development.
Collaborate with production associates and other workplace team members.
Attend and participate in shift huddles to coordinate with production teams.
Inspect production equipment and machinery daily.
Maintain a clean, well-kept workplace and apply the 5S methodology as a foundation for Lean manufacturing.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Operate production equipment and powered industrial trucks safely, including forklifts.
Wear required PPE and comply with OSHA safety regulations and manufacturing-industry standards.
Support TIDI Products’ Core Values and Guiding Principles.