Production Operator

Freudenberg Group•Morganfield, KY

33d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position with on-the-job training provided. The Production Operator will be responsible for operating production equipment, achieving output and scrap targets, and maintaining a safe and organized work area. The role involves ensuring product quality, accurate documentation, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Operators may be cross-trained on multiple machines or functions and are expected to participate in continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

Entry level position; 0-2 years’ production or assembly experience.
On the job training will be provided.
Solid English and math comprehension skills

Responsibilities

Operation of a single machine or a wide range of production equipment in accordance with work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOP), visual standards and other Company policies and procedures.
May use hand truck, pallet jack, pneumatic lift tables and other assistive devices.
May be responsible for the application of mold release and/or cleaning of mold, tools and other production equipment.
Where applicable, is responsible for ensuring inserts are properly loaded into tools/cavities prior to molding.
Achieves or exceeds individual or team output as well as scrap targets.
Proactively notifies lead operators, production supervision, equipment maintenance, quality and other personnel as appropriate of issues negatively impacting output or product quality.
Process rejected material/product for review and/or rework based upon the Company’s guidelines.
Operator may be required to trim, buff, rework and or assemble parts as part of the production process.
May be cross-trained in product inspection; if so, is expected to have a working knowledge of quality standards and alerts and to ensure specifications are being satisfied.
Places conforming product into the proper boxes, totes or other approved packing containers.
Ensures proper tracking and/or classification of rejected product.
Ensures job tickets, box labels, transfer tags, inspection stamps and other key data and/or documents are completed as required.
May stack or load bins, boxes or totes of raw materials or finished goods.
Places non-conforming product into the designated discard or material review areas.
Performs required daily/weekly/monthly equipment checks.
Maintains good housekeeping/5S at all times to ensure a clean, organized and safe work area.
May participate in problem solving activities or teams geared toward continuous improvement.
May update visual control boards or complete other production reports.
Provides support as needed during site visits by customers, auditors and other guests.
Ensures compliance with all health, safety and environmental regulations in the workplace.
Recognizes unsafe conditions and reports them immediately.
May be cross-trained on multiple machines or functions and will be expected to complete job-specific training as required.
Performs all other duties as may be assigned or required.