production assocciate

Express Employment Professionals; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Production Team Member to operate high-speed bottling and packaging equipment in a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on maintaining production efficiency, ensuring product quality, and following safety procedures.

You will support daily plant operations, collaborate with multiple teams, perform basic equipment maintenances, and help uphold a clean, safe work environment through careful documentation and attentive teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Basic reading, math, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and perform basic maintenance on production equipment.
• Complete changeovers and load raw materials.
• Conduct quality checks and maintain production records.
• Follow safety policies and sanitation standards.
• Monitor product quality and adjust equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Planning, and Logistics teams.
• Operate forklifts and move materials across production and warehouse areas.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Assist with inventory counts and other duties.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Machine Operation

Troubleshooting

Quality Control

Safety Procedures

Documentation

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift Operation

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Production Team Member

Summary

Production Team Members operate high-speed bottling and packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment. They are responsible for maintaining production efficiency, ensuring product quality, following safety procedures, and supporting daily plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and perform basic maintenance on production equipment.
• Complete equipment changeovers and load raw materials as needed.
• Conduct quality checks and maintain accurate production documentation.
• Follow all safety policies, SOPs, and plant sanitation standards.
• Monitor product quality and make minor equipment adjustments when necessary.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Planning, and Logistics teams to meet production goals.
• Operate forklifts and move materials throughout the production and warehouse areas.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with inventory counts and other assigned duties.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and team objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Basic computer, reading, math, and documentation skills.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Skills

• Machine Operation & Troubleshooting
• Quality Control
• Preventive Maintenance
• Forklift Operation
• Production Documentation
• Safety Compliance
• Team Collaboration
• Inventory Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Problem Solving