Production Worker

neteffects; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm located in Northampton is seeking a production operator to manage the entire production process from raw materials to final quality control. The ideal candidate should have a strong attention to detail and preferably some manufacturing experience. Responsibilities include operating a forklift, tracking materials, and ensuring quality production. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and more.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• GED/High School Diploma preferred.
• Manufacturing Experience a plus.
• Team player with strong attention to details.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage production from raw materials to final quality control.
• Balance mixing, extrusion, drying, cutting, and firing steps.
• Track and manage materials for uninterrupted quality production.
• Operate forklift to move materials as needed.
• Maintain work areas and equipment.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Team player

Strong attention to details

Fork lift experience

Education

GED/High School Diploma preferred

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Pay rate: $19.00/hr
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Location: Northampton, MA
Duration: 3 months

Responsibilities

• Work Safely
• The operator will oversee and manage production of product from raw materials through to final quality control
• The operator will produce a variety of rod types based on production schedule set forth by production coordinator
• Requires efficiently balancing mixing, extrusion, drying, cutting, and firing steps to maximize overall production and meet customer order requirements
• Entails tracking and management of key materials and consumables to ensure uninterrupted and quality production
• Works with process engineering and management to troubleshoot quality or production issues
• Responsible for completing department production and quality data
• Responsible for the start-up, shut-down, and cleanouts of all production equipment in assigned area
• Make adjustments to processing parameters to achieve desired final specifications
• Store raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods in their proper locations
• Operate a forklift to move pallets of raw materials, totes filled with powder, etc
• Will need to operate equipment at elevated heights occasionally (ladders/platforms)
• Pack finished goods to be shipped as needed
• Load/unload trucks as needed
• Maintain work areas and equipment

Qualifications

• GED/High School Diploma preferred
• Manufacturing Experience a plus
• Team player
• Strong attention to details
• Standing, reaching, bending, pushing etc.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs unassisted
• Fork lift experience preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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