Production Worker (Manufacturing) - 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Production Worker (Manufacturing), identified in the duties as a Technician Combo, operates stripping and punch press equipment, inspects products, identifies quality defects, performs basic machine troubleshooting, and supports production, safety, and 5S standards to meet daily manufacturing targets. This is an on-site position at Cartamundi’s Erlanger, Kentucky facility, working the second shift Monday through Friday from 2:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. The role includes reviewing assigned work and work orders, preparing required materials, operating and performing basic troubleshooting and maintenance on stripper and punch machines, inspecting strips and decks according to written procedures, recording and reporting defects, and maintaining adequate supplies of component materials. The Production Worker also keeps the work area orderly, audits products according to quality levels, rejects nonconforming product, and coordinates containment of defective items with team members. The manufacturing plant includes enclosed office and manufacturing space. Work involves standing and walking for up to 80% of the time, with sitting for as little as 20%, and working around moving parts, pallets, trucks, and machines. Candidates must be at least 18 years old. Cartamundi does not offer sponsorship and does not accept agency submissions.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 to 2 years of work experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
- High attention to detail and judgment based on written procedures and guidelines.
- Ability to quickly identify production and quality problems.
- Ability to work well with others and cooperate with team members and the leadership team.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to twist, reach, squat, and bend; reach, grasp, and manipulate objects.
- Full color vision.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
Responsibilities
- Review assigned work with the lead person.
- Review work orders to determine materials needed for daily production.
- Follow production documentation and standard operating procedures.
- Load and operate stripper machines and perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Transfer stripped sheets to a transfer cart and inspect the front and back of strips according to procedure.
- Load and operate punch machines with strips in the proper sequence, and perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Inspect decks according to written procedures, identify defects, notify the lead operator and/or supervisor, and record defects in writing.
- Ensure component materials—including hanging tabs, tear tabs, tuck cases, cellophane, and cartons—are adequately supplied, properly loaded, and correct for each work order.
- Maintain a neat and orderly work area, keep materials and equipment in their correct places, clear trash, and meet 5S standards.
- Understand different quality levels and audit products accordingly.
- Reject products that do not meet qualifications and place them in the scrap container.
- Coordinate containment of defective product with team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or lead.
Benefits
- Great pay.
- Bonuses, including retention, referral, and perfect attendance bonuses.
- Climate-controlled facility.
- 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.
- HSA with company contribution and FSA.
- Company-paid life insurance equal to 1x annual salary.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Monthly engagement activities and giveaways.
- Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
