Production - 1st Shift

SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. in Little Rock, AR is seeking a production operator for 1st shift (5:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday). The role involves setting up and operating production equipment, ensuring quality standards, and completing daily paperwork with accuracy.

You will perform routine maintenance, follow safety procedures, and adhere to company policies. Strong reading comprehension and basic math are required; prior manufacturing experience preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1 year related experience in a manufacturing environment or training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform basic math including rates, ratios, and percent; able to follow written or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Meet established quality standards in all production functions.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Complete daily paperwork legibly and accurately.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area; adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Assist with other production tasks as needed.

Skills

Quality standards

Equipment maintenance

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

1st shift - 5am-3:30pm, M-TH

SUMMARY:

Sets up and operates machines in a production environment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform various functions of production which meet established quality standards.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment
• Complete daily paperwork in a legible, accurate manner.
• Perform all functions within established productivity standards.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean work area.
• Adherence to company policies and procedures
• Perform other production tasks as the need arises or as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); One year related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisor and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to understand rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.