Production Associate

FDC Graphic Films, Inc.; South Bend, Reno (IN, NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

FDC Graphic Films, Inc. is seeking a Production Associate to set up, operate, troubleshoot, and changeover various machines to meet customer expectations and company standards for on-time, complete, and error-free orders.

The role requires basic reading of procedures, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced production setting. Daily tasks include material handling, quality inspection, and coordinating with the shipping area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to read and understand documents, procedures, and specifications.
• Basic math, counting skills, and tape measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up material on roll-down machine and create a roll per order specs.
• Slit large rolls to the required width.
• Inspect products through all production steps for quality and conformance.
• Distribute finished products to the next staging area and move material back to inventory.
• Perform daily safety checks on machinery and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality checks

Reading specs

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

WAREHOUSE POSITION

• 9:00a – 5:30p (PST) Monday – Friday

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Production Associate, you will perform the setup, operation, troubleshooting, and changeover of various machines to create products that meet the customer expectations and FDC’s standards for “On-time, Complete, and Error-Free” orders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Pulls material based on production order to verify and confirm (vinyl type, color, roll size, and quantity).
• Sets up material on the roll-down machine and creates a roll according to order specifications.
• Slits the large roll down material to the order specifications’ width.
• Examines the product through all steps of production to ensure conformance to quality that is free from errors and defects.
• Distributes finished products to the next production staging area (boxing and shipping).
• Moves material back to inventory.
• Safety checks the machinery and reports any maintenance required daily.
• Picks orders.
• Parcel manifest and LTL order assembly.
• Checks in receiving freight.
• D5S at the workstation and throughout the warehouse daily.
• Other duties as assigned to flex into other departments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Effective prioritization and multi-tasking.
• Attention to detail and precision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet high production demands.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: Previous experience working with distributors and or knowledge of graphic arts or sign industry is a plus, but not required.
• Functional Skills: This role requires the ability to perform machine setup, operation, and light troubleshooting. High attention to detail with an ability to read and understand documents, procedures, and specifications, along with the ability to match part numbers accurately. Basic math, counting skills, and tape measurement skills are required. This role also requires strong prioritization skills, as well as the ability to multitask and problem-solve issues in a fast-paced environment to meet output goals.
• Technology Aptitude/Skills: Machine operation.
• Language Skills: Basic reading, writing, and verbal English communication skills
• Leadership/Behaviors: Strong work ethic and values, focused on the customer and quality, and accuracy, with the flexibility to move to priorities throughout the operation areas, following all safety requirements.
• Culture Match Behaviors: Likes to work in a team environment with the ability to collaborate with others. A person who can listen to others, learn quickly, and be independent to get the job done, yet flexible to adjust to the schedule, work location, or pace to meet the needs of production, while making good decisions, is highly important to our team.
• Schedule: Must be able to work occasional mandatory weekend overtime.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to stand for up to 7+ hours or more in one session.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp, twist, and work with the material, operate machinery, and other tools/equipment in a safe and precise way for 7+ hours per day.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs frequently using safe lifting practices.
• Ability to visually perceive color and distinguish between similar colors.
• Ability to visually read fine or small print, computer screens, and hand-held equipment frequently.
• Cognitive and reasoning ability to review procedures, compare products and specifications, and follow guidelines frequently.
• Ability to listen to vendors/others, problem-solve, and respond accordingly throughout the day.
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, twist, push, pull, walk, stoop, crouch, climb, and carry items frequently.
• Ability to respond and be flexible to changing work demands as needed.
• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• The employee is primarily exposed to an environment with moderate to loud noise.
• The employee is occasionally required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• The employee will frequently be exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The temperature of the facility may fluctuate.

TRAVEL

• No travel is required for this position.

The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities, and activities, which may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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