Austin Production Associate- All Shifts

US Farathane; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,730; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Weekly pay

Job promotional opportunities

Job summary

A leading plastics manufacturing company in Austin is seeking a Production Associate for all shifts. Candidates must demonstrate dependability and attention to detail. Responsibilities include operating equipment, ensuring product quality, and maintaining safety standards. Positions offer competitive pay rates starting at $15/hr and include benefits such as medical and 401k. Opportunities for career growth are available. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate machinery and equipment per company procedures.
• Must ensure product quality meets established criteria.
• Ability to lift and lower objects up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding press/equipment according to procedures.
• Review and follow work instructions for production.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.

Skills

Dependability

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Can-do attitude

Job description

Austin Production Associate - All Shifts

US Farathane is seeking a Production Associate. We are looking for individuals who are dependable, adaptable, detail oriented, and eager to grow in their career. We love promoting from within, so bring your can‑do attitude and outside‑of‑the‑box thinking to our organization. Whether you are just starting your career or looking for something new, we have an opportunity for you.

US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, we have continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full‑service support from design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE’s and TPO’s, and specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate molding press/equipment per company procedures.
• Review “Operator Display Board” prior to running production for work instructions and quality alerts.
• Ensure product meets established quality criteria with zero non‑conformances.
• Correctly record scrap every hour per work instructions.
• Apply all internal and external labels correctly when required, including removal of all old labels from returnable packaging.
• Apply lot control numbers correctly.
• Daily review all applicable quality alerts.
• Immediately notify supervisor of all discrepancies to established quality checks (e.g., sample boards, inspection instructions, SPC, etc.).
• Communicate production and quality issues/concerns with associates during communication meetings.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Participate in team problem‑solving activities (e.g., 8D’s, communication meetings, etc.).
• Follow all internal and OSHA‑required safety procedures.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures (e.g., Quality Manual, Associate Handbook, etc.).

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Frequent lifting or lowering objects up to 35 lbs.
• Frequent reaching above/below shoulder and forward.
• Occasional bending, stooping, and crouching.

Working Conditions

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Must not wear any loose‑fitting clothing that may get in the way of moving machinery.
• Occasional exposure to extreme heat and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time.

Pay Rate

1st Shift: $15/hr
2nd Shift: $15.75/hr
3rd Shift: $16.50/hr

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Weekly pay
• Job promotional opportunities and much more!

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of US Farathane.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.