Production Assistant

RW Supply and Design; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

RW Supply in West Plains, MO, seeks a Production Assistant to support the production team. You will help set up equipment, monitor processes, and ensure quality while keeping accurate records and maintaining a safe work environment.

The role requires High School diploma or GED and 1–2 years of related experience. You will contribute to timely production schedules and learn growth within the facility.

Qualifications

• Basic production knowledge and ability to operate equipment safely.
• Ability to monitor processes and enforce quality standards.
• Strong record-keeping and inventory tracking capabilities.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas complying with safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production equipment and machinery.
• Monitor production processes and ensure quality standards.
• Handle materials and manage inventory.
• Keep accurate records of production output and materials used.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and follow safety protocols.
• Report equipment issues and safety hazards to supervisor.
• Collaborate with teammates to resolve production challenges.
• Assist in packaging, labeling, and shipping of goods.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on equipment.
• Adhere to company policies and quality control procedures.

Skills

Inventory Management

Analytical Skills

Detail Oriented

Organized

Relationship Building

Safety Awareness

Quality Control

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Flexibility

Education

High school or GED

Job description

The average person will spend 90,000 hours working in a career over the course of their lifetime to support themselves and their family.

Unfortunately, for many people those hours are largely spent unfulfilled and working simply to make a basic living. While supporting a family is honorable in and of itself, too often the sacrifices of hard work and service to a company go unacknowledged. Using people for profit, and simply trading time for money is the situation many companies and employees find themselves in today’s economy and workforce.

The best mission-driven organizations are setup to both nourish their employees, allow the business to thrive, and stay focused on a purpose greater than profit.

You shouldn’t have to choose between making a living, and making a difference. Our mission-driven organization is helping children find homes, families, and futures. We happen to produce and sell beautiful flooring to make it happen.

We don’t exist to make flooring, profits, or jobs. Our mission is:

We are working for the day every child has a home.

I want everyone who joins our team to be confident that at the end of their lives, they can know the work they did each day made a difference in the lives of children all over the world.

Who We Are Looking For

When we look to add people to our team, there are certain universal character traits we desire that will help us stay healthy and working together towards our mission.

This Ideal Team Player framework was developed by Patrick Lencioni . It guides our evaluation of potential candidates and the development of our current staff.

The Ideal Team Player

The Ideal RW Team Player works hard to stay humble, hungry, and smart.

The person who exhibits all three behaviors is the model citizen of the RW culture. These people work in a way that unlocks the full potential of their teams and ultimately the organization. This framework is both the standard by which we evaluate candidates but also the rubric by which we will continue to develop our current staff.

Join Us

If you believe you would be a good fit in our mission-driven organization and have the virtues of an Ideal Team Player, read more about our career paths below, and search for our open positions.

Position:Production Assistant

Location: West Plains, MO

Job Id:284

# of Openings:1

Purpose:

To support the production team in ensuring efficient workflow, timely completion of production schedules, and maintaining quality standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow within the production environment and contribute to the success of our facility.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the setup and operation of production equipment and machinery.
• Monitor the production process, ensuring that all procedures are followed and quality standards are met.
• Support the production team with material handling, inventory management, and organizing production supplies.
• Maintain accurate records of production data, such as output quantities, raw materials used, and any issues encountered during the production process.
• Ensure that work areas are clean, organized, and comply with safety and health regulations.
• Report any equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or quality issues to the Production Supervisor.
• Collaborate with other team members to troubleshoot and resolve production challenges.
• Assist in the packaging, labeling, and shipping of finished goods as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on production equipment when necessary.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including safety protocols and quality control standards.

Position Qualifications: (Competency Statements)

• Inventory Management: Competency in handling, organizing, and tracking materials and inventory accurately.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with co-workers and vendors.
• Safety Awareness: Knowledge of workplace safety standards and protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
• Quality Control: Ability to monitor production output to ensure it meets required quality standards and takes corrective action when necessary.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively using both written and spoken word.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage time to meet production deadlines and maintain workflow.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on ensuring accuracy in production processes, inventory tracking, and reporting.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to new methods, tasks, or shifts as required by the needs of the production facility.

Education – High school or equivalent GED

Experience - One to two years related experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand F (Frequently) Lift/ Carry 10 lbs or less F (Frequently)

Walk O (Occasionally) 11-20 lbs F (Frequently)

Sit F (Frequently) 21-50 lbs O (Occasionally)

51-100 lbs O (Occasionally)

Reach Outward F (Frequently) Over 100 lbs O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally) Push / Pull

Climb N (Not Applicable) 12 lbs or less O Occasionally)

Crawl N (Not Applicable) 13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) 26-40 lbs O (Occasionally)

Bend O (Occasionally) 41-100 lbs O (Occasionally)

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and primary duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional procedures and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment. The company reserves the right to change this job description and assign tasks for the employee to perform as the company may deem appropriate.