Production Worker II - Acrylics Dept. # 3720 - 1st Shift

Dentsply Sirona, Inc•Milford, DE

25d

About The Position

The Production Worker II performs manual and machine operations on production equipment used to manufacture products. Tasks may include filling, batching, labeling, machining, sorting, inspecting, and packaging. The role monitors product quality, makes simple machine adjustments, keeps equipment in good working order, cleans equipment and work areas, and counts and records production units and labor time. The position may involve working in filling or packaging areas, preparing and inspecting products, and following written formulation procedures, standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, and safety requirements. Associates may be cross-trained to perform other departmental duties and may provide basic training to new or contingent employees.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals written in English.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, metric measurements, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to stand at a workstation for 8 hours or more.
Ability to operate material-handling equipment such as hand jacks and powered jacks.
External applicants must pass a 15-minute basic reading, writing, and math test during the on-site interview.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Six months of production experience.

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of manufacturing equipment and perform tasks such as opening, closing, mixing, filling, loading, inserting parts, capping products, tightening lids, and sealing bags.
Move around machines to monitor operation and access parts for adjustments, minor repairs, setup, and changeovers.
Stand at a workstation for extended periods while operating equipment or packaging products and visually inspecting products and processes.
Inspect products and prepare packaging, including filling cartons, bags, or containers; applying labels and product identification or expiration-date stamps; making boxes; and placing products in final packaging.
Complete paperwork accurately and check the paperwork of others.
Read scales and weigh raw materials and finished products to support consistent product quality.
Use statistical process control and automated software or hardware to monitor quality, as applicable.
Follow safety and quality procedures, including requirements for personal protective equipment and written manufacturing procedures.
Operate material-handling equipment such as hand jacks and powered jacks.
Report production units, job numbers, and labor hours.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas.
Meet or exceed departmental quantity and quality standards.
Provide basic training to new or contingent employees, as needed.
Ensure compliance with QA, GMP, SOP, FDA, 5S, and labor standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.