Production Associate

Safariland; Green Ridge Park (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Safariland in Massachusetts is seeking a production line assembler to efficiently perform assembly tasks and label products for stock. You will work at multiple workstations, verify parts against sales orders, and ensure logos and serial numbers are applied accurately.

In this role you will assist Quality Control, follow safety regulations, and participate in kaizen activities to drive productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of related experience or training.
• GED or high school diploma required.
• General knowledge of hand tools and shop operations.

Responsibilities

• Work at different workstations as production needs require
• Assemble and label products for stock as needed
• Assist Quality Control in production
• Verify sales order to assembled parts and/or finished product
• Adhere product logos and serial numbers on products properly
• Observe all safety regulations and procedures of the facility
• Participate in kaizen activities to achieve productivity and quality improvements

Skills

Teamwork

Reading & writing basic English

Math skills (rates, ratios)

Hand tools use

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

OVERVIEW

Perform all associated tasks included in line assembly operations to mass-produce products. To work efficiently and safely, while maintaining target range on the following KPI’s: discrepancies, accidents, repairs, reworks, material yield, desired ship dates and inventory cycle counts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work at different workstations as production needs require
• Assemble and label products for stock as needed
• Assist Quality Control in production
• Verify sales order to assembled parts and/or finished product
• Adhere product logos and serial numbers on products properly
• Steel cutting with band saw or other shop equipment
• Composite layup
• Fabric cutting to support ballistic composite and blanket production
• Observe all safety regulations and procedures of the facility
• Assist with keeping production area clean and organized
• Participate in kaizen activities to achieve productivity and quality improvements
• Train associates as required
• Perform support operations, including, but not limited to Crane Operator, Forklift Operator and Team Lead, Inventory, Receiving and/or Planning Backup
• Notify supervisor of non-conforming product
• Notify supervisor of unsafe equipment or work practices
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two to 3 years related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• General knowledge in the use of hand tools and shop operations
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, 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 compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• 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
• Must work well with others and be a team member
• Ability to accept direction from a peer.
• Standing, sitting, lifting 40 pounds, use of equipment, manual and powered.