Production Technician

Polo Custom Products•Monticello, IA

32d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Here is what you will do… Operate production machinery, such as a Sewing Machine, Cutter, Press, Screen Printer, etc. to produce high quality products in the required timeframe. Inspect visually for defects according to Quality Systems Manual and floor inspection procedure and notifies production support if problems occur. Serve as a positive role model consistent with Polo Custom Product’s corporate culture. Collaborate with team members and Supervisor to help team achieve goals. Prepare and tag production parts in process. Use shop aids (e.g., templates, micrometers, etc.) for random inspection. Record accurate counts and rejects of daily production onto paper forms or the ShopTrak system. Rotate throughout the department/team as necessary to achieve the objective. Install raw materials (e.g., zippers, solvents, buckles, etc.) manually during the production process. Monitor daily shipments to meet established production requirements. Provide cost saving suggestions and ideas to improve production and eliminate waste. We offer many competitive benefits... $450.00 SIGN ON BOUUS AFTER 90 DAYS! $1200.00 REFERRAL BONUS $4.00 - 2ND SHIFT PREMIUM $3.00 - 3RD SHIFT PREMIUM Competitive pay - Up to $17.00/hour depending prior manufacturing experience, Forklift use, longevity in prior jobs, etc. Retire Well - 401-k with company match Paid Time Off Work 4, 10 hour weekdays and have most weekends off except when overtime is required Enjoy Your Holidays - Eight paid holidays Get More Money - Overtime pay Take Care of Yourself and Family - Healthcare (medical, dental, Flex spending) See Well – Vision program, including Safety Glasses Be Well – “WellBeing” program provides free annual Biometric Screening, Flu shots, prizes, and awards Money While Learning - Paid new associate training Improve Yourself - Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000/year Be safe in a clean, air conditioned work environment Have Fun! Our great culture is friendly and community oriented! Position Requirements Here is what you will need to qualify… High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience in manufacturing environment helpful but not required. Here are the skills we are looking for… Ability to recognize error patterns and problems Ability to stay focused and diligent Being dependable and punctual Ability to read and understand job instructions Ability to accurately use measuring devices Clear speaking and oral skills Effective Teamwork Physical dexterity to operate machinery Flexible and adaptable to help team meet needs Knowledge of basic math Ability to occasionally lift and transport up to 35 lbs. Ability to frequently stand, sit, perform reaching pinching, gripping, pushing, pulling, twisting, and bending

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience in manufacturing environment helpful but not required.
Ability to recognize error patterns and problems
Ability to stay focused and diligent
Being dependable and punctual
Ability to read and understand job instructions
Ability to accurately use measuring devices
Clear speaking and oral skills
Effective Teamwork
Physical dexterity to operate machinery
Flexible and adaptable to help team meet needs
Knowledge of basic math
Ability to occasionally lift and transport up to 35 lbs.
Ability to frequently stand, sit, perform reaching pinching, gripping, pushing, pulling, twisting, and bending

Responsibilities

Operate production machinery, such as a Sewing Machine, Cutter, Press, Screen Printer, etc. to produce high quality products in the required timeframe.
Inspect visually for defects according to Quality Systems Manual and floor inspection procedure and notifies production support if problems occur.
Serve as a positive role model consistent with Polo Custom Product’s corporate culture.
Collaborate with team members and Supervisor to help team achieve goals.
Prepare and tag production parts in process.
Use shop aids (e.g., templates, micrometers, etc.) for random inspection.
Record accurate counts and rejects of daily production onto paper forms or the ShopTrak system.
Rotate throughout the department/team as necessary to achieve the objective.
Install raw materials (e.g., zippers, solvents, buckles, etc.) manually during the production process.
Monitor daily shipments to meet established production requirements.
Provide cost saving suggestions and ideas to improve production and eliminate waste.

Benefits

$450.00 SIGN ON BOUUS AFTER 90 DAYS!
$1200.00 REFERRAL BONUS
$4.00 - 2ND SHIFT PREMIUM
$3.00 - 3RD SHIFT PREMIUM
Competitive pay - Up to $17.00/hour depending prior manufacturing experience, Forklift use, longevity in prior jobs, etc.
Retire Well - 401-k with company match
Paid Time Off
Work 4, 10 hour weekdays and have most weekends off except when overtime is required
Enjoy Your Holidays - Eight paid holidays
Get More Money - Overtime pay
Take Care of Yourself and Family - Healthcare (medical, dental, Flex spending)
See Well – Vision program, including Safety Glasses
Be Well – “WellBeing” program provides free annual Biometric Screening, Flu shots, prizes, and awards
Money While Learning - Paid new associate training
Improve Yourself - Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000/year
Be safe in a clean, air conditioned work environment
Have Fun! Our great culture is friendly and community oriented!