Entry-Level Production Associate: Path to Machine Operator

Applied Plant Science; Woodland (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Plant Science in Woodland, WA is seeking an entry-level Production Associate to support our machine operators and learn how to maintain production standards. You will train to perform production applications, assist on each machine profile, and take on general plant responsibilities to help daily operations.

This role reports to the Production Supervisor and offers growth toward becoming a qualified Machine Operator.

Qualifications

• Capable of functioning as a member of a production team.
• Adheres to PPE requirements.
• Follows SOPs, policies and procedures.
• Reads, writes and understands English.
• Self-motivated to complete tasks with or without direction.

Responsibilities

• Receive instruction from Production team members (Production Supervisor, Production Lead, Machine Operator) to assist in completion of production orders.
• Set up and operate various tasks on each production machine (Bottle feeding, capper unit, sealer unit, labeler unit, packaging instructions).
• Accurately follow Production Supervisor and Leads direction, packaging instructions, and SOPs for order completion.
• Collaborate with Machine Operator when machinery requires maintenance.
• Perform basic quality checks consistently during each work order produced.
• Work with production team members to complete order cleanup and machine cleanup.

Skills

Team collaboration

English literacy

Self-motivation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Applied Plant Science in Woodland, WA is seeking an entry-level Production Associate to support our machine operators and learn how to maintain production standards. You will train to perform production applications, assist on each machine profile, and take on general plant responsibilities to help daily operations.

This role reports to the Production Supervisor and offers growth toward becoming a qualified Machine Operator.