Production Associate

Applied Plant Science; Woodland (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Plant Science in Woodland, WA is seeking an entry-level Production Associate to support our machine operators and learn how to maintain production standards. You will train to perform production applications, assist on each machine profile, and take on general plant responsibilities to help daily operations.

This role reports to the Production Supervisor and offers growth toward becoming a qualified Machine Operator.

Qualifications

• Capable of functioning as a member of a production team.
• Adheres to PPE requirements.
• Follows SOPs, policies and procedures.
• Reads, writes and understands English.
• Self-motivated to complete tasks with or without direction.

Responsibilities

• Receive instruction from Production team members (Production Supervisor, Production Lead, Machine Operator) to assist in completion of production orders.
• Set up and operate various tasks on each production machine (Bottle feeding, capper unit, sealer unit, labeler unit, packaging instructions).
• Accurately follow Production Supervisor and Leads direction, packaging instructions, and SOPs for order completion.
• Collaborate with Machine Operator when machinery requires maintenance.
• Perform basic quality checks consistently during each work order produced.
• Work with production team members to complete order cleanup and machine cleanup.

Skills

Team collaboration

English literacy

Self-motivation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary:

The Production Associate is an entry level position that focuses on the individual’s ability to effectively collaborate, learn,

and train to assist our machine operators to maintain company production standards.

In this role, you will learn to

successfully perform all company production applications, assist on each machine profile, and undertake general plant

responsibilities to best support our daily operations. The overall goal for a Production Associate is to master all

responsibilities and qualifications within our production department, in seek of maturing into a qualified Machine Operator.

Production Associate will report to Production Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Receive instruction from Production team members (Production Supervisor, Production Lead, Machine Operator) to work as an assigned team member and assist in completion of production orders
• Ability to comprehend and train to complete various alternate production processes (Set-up routines for pouring liquids, housekeeping, line clearance, packaging instructions, scope of quality expectations)
• Set up and operate various tasks on each production machine (Bottle feeding, capper unit, sealer unit, labeler unit, packaging instructions)
• Accurately follow Production Supervisor and Leads direction, packaging instructions, and SOPs for order completion
• Collaborate with Machine Operator when machinery requires maintenance
• Ability to successfully complete EPJ (Electric Pallet Jack) and/or PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks) training
• Perform basic quality checks consistently and accurately during each work order produced
• Work with production team members to complete order clean up and machine clean out
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Capability to preform as functional team member in successfully meeting organizational objectives and expectations
• Compliance with all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• Competency in following company SOP’s, company policies and procedures
• Effectively collaborate with all team members
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Self-motivated to accomplish various tasks with or without direction
• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or

feel; reach with hands and arms; kneel; talk; or hear, and hand grip. The employee may frequently lift, pull or push and/or

move more than 50-70 pounds. Frequently use copier, scanner, fax machine, phone, and computer equipment. The

employee is occasionally required to sit, Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include: closes vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear

vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an

area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), and ability to adjust

focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus). Specific hearing levels within normal/average range.

WORK ENVIORNMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to inside cold or hot weather conditions; the

noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DISCLAIMER:

The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed

by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all

duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.