Job Description
Production Associate / Process Element Operator
7:00AM TO 7:00PM
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to problem-solve and remain open to feedback and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner.
- Detail-oriented with strong recordkeeping and documentation skills.
- Ability to evaluate workflow processes and maintain coordination between departments and production functions.
- Must be dependable, safety-focused, and capable of working carefully and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Position Summary
The Production Associate / Process Element Operator is responsible for supporting daily manufacturing operations by assisting with production processes, material handling, packaging, warehouse support, and maintaining production efficiency and quality standards.
Basic Operations
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Packaging finished products
- Transporting pallets and production materials
- Installing and unwinding rolls on machinery
- Cutting rolls and preparing materials for production
- Entering inventory and production information into the system
- Pour raw materials into machine hoppers
- Producing fluffs and handling production materials
- Filling, moving, and transporting agglomerate sacks
- Scanning barcodes and transferring finished products to warehouse locations
- Organizing and arranging product inventory within the warehouse
- Loading and unloading materials and finished goods
- Performing additional production and warehouse-related duties as assigned
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support production operations in accordance with the daily production schedule.
- Ensure products are manufactured according to company quality standards and production requirements.
- Notify supervisors immediately of any issues that may interrupt production or impact safety and quality.
- Maintain production efficiency and avoid unnecessary downtime.
- Follow all workplace safety procedures and company policies.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas throughout the shift.
- Work collaboratively with team members and other departments to support operational goals.
- Complete all assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to lift, move, and transport materials throughout the shift.
- Comfortable working in a production environment with machinery and equipment.
- Ability to stand, bend, lift, and work for extended periods.
- Forklift or pallet jack experience is a plus.