Production Associate

Owens Corning Foundation; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning Foundation is seeking a Production Associate/Technician for the first shift in Illinois. This hourly role runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with overtime as needed and reports to the Production Supervisor.

Duties include filling drums, labeling products, and may involve forklift operation. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and about 1 year of manufacturing experience; forklift experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must comply with safety/work procedures and follow regulations.
• Must complete safety trainings as assigned.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to multi-task effectively.
• Must work well in a team and also independently.
• Must maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Responsibilities

• Drumming of materials and dispensing product according to procedures.
• Proper labelling of drums and totes; labeling of products with production information and date.
• Dispensing finished goods into 55 gallon drums; palletizing and banding drums.
• Follow loading instructions and use hand tools including a drum torque wrench.
• Drive the process to meet production and quality targets daily.
• Record readings accurately and read instruments for TPM and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Safety procedures

Safety trainings

English proficiency

Basic math

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Clean workplace

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing experience (1 year)

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description

Reports to:

Production Supervisor

Date:

2024

SUMMARY

The Production Associate/Technician are an hourly position, reporting to the Production Supervisor. This position is first shift Monday through Friday, 7am to 3:30pm at $19/hr with overtime as needed. Production Associate/Technician is accountable for assisting the manufacturing process which includes filling drums, labeling products, and may include the use of a forklift.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities-

Drumming of Materials and Dispensing of Product:

• Ensure a consistent and quality product of material produced
• Procedures must be followed including exact quantities produced and dispensed.
• Proper labelling of drums / totes
• Proper dispensing of finished goods products into 55 gallon drums
• Proper palletizing and banding of drums
• Follow loading instructions
• Proper labeling of all products with production information and date
• Use of hand tools including a drum torque wrench
• Autonomously drive the process to ensure production and quality targets are met on a daily basis
• Detailed organization through reading instruments and accurately recording readings
• Received adequate training and fully understand manufacturing procedures
• At times re-labeling of incoming material will be required
• Assisting with quarterly Inventory count
• Participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), continuous improvement, and problem-solving activities, including supporting workplace organization, equipment care, standard work adherence, and improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Must complete safety and all other trainings as assigned
• All other duties as assigned by Leadership

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Must be able to comply with all safety/work/procedures, rules and regulations
• Must complete safety and all other trainings as assigned
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must have to ability to do basic mathematical calculations
• Must have the ability to multi-task
• Must work well in team environment and work independently
• Must be able to maintain a safe and clean work environment

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required
• 1 years of manufacturing experience or related experience and/or training in an industrial environment
• Preferred: 1 year forklift operating experience
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US
• Must be drug and alcohol free

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires:

• Standing for prolonged periods of time, over 8 hours if required