Production Associate

BradyPLUS•Gilbert, AZ

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate operates manufacturing equipment and performs assembly tasks to produce commercial-grade chemicals and wet wipes. The role supports daily production operations, including equipment operation, quality inspection, material handling, and inventory management. The associate follows safety protocols, quality standards, and production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position involves operating production and material-handling equipment, completing work orders and production records, labeling and staging materials, transferring liquid products, managing inventory and pallet flow, maintaining a clean and sanitary work area, and performing assigned facility maintenance. The role also requires working with hazardous materials using appropriate safety protocols and personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and follow written instructions and schematics with attention to detail.
Proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, and communicate verbally effectively.
Basic math skills, including multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division, for tracking production numbers and inventory counts.
Ability to use, operate, and understand floor scales and gram-weight scales.
Ability to repeatedly lift and carry more than 60 pounds throughout the shift and move 500-pound drums using a drum dolly or appropriate equipment.
Ability to load pallets of heavy boxes weighing more than 60 pounds for consecutive hours.
Ability to stand for an entire 8-hour shift, with frequent kneeling, squatting, twisting, and bending.
Ability to perform job duties while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
Ability to work in cold warehouse conditions during winter and hot warehouse conditions during summer.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet production deadlines, and work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Production, assembly, or warehouse experience; entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.
Prior forklift certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire; training and certification are provided on site.

Responsibilities

Operate production equipment, including automatic liquid fill machines, cap tighteners, bottle and canister labelers, lot coders, heat shrink tunnels, conveyors, and case tapers.
Assemble products on a production line and inspect them for quality, completing repetitive tasks accurately and promptly.
Complete work orders and record information in log books accurately.
Label cartons, bottles, buckets, and drums according to specifications.
Use work orders to identify, pull, and stage components and raw materials for production runs.
Position totes on production lines and safely transfer liquid product between totes and fill machines.
Operate forklifts and pallet jacks in accordance with warehouse safety guidelines and standards.
Load pallets, count inventory, and manage material flow to support production operations.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with safety and quality standards.
Handle hazardous materials according to safety protocols and use provided personal protective equipment.
Perform facility maintenance duties as assigned.
Perform additional duties as assigned.