Production Associate - 110 Peters

primesourceexternalcareers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PrimeSource is seeking a Production Associate to join a shop-floor environment where you will manufacture, package, and move product across several production cells. You will work as part of a team to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals.

You will operate machinery, record production data, and perform routine maintenance while supporting cross-department collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a full-time hourly role with variable shifts.

Qualifications

• Shop floor manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read measuring tools.
• Must follow safety, quality and time standards.
• Willing to work varying shifts including overtime.
• Duties include production, packaging, and data recording.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, package, and move product on production cells.
• Operate machinery and record production data.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Assist with routine maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Collaborate across departments to solve problems.

Skills

Measuring tools reading

Equipment operation

Willingness to learn

Team player

Problem solving

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Saws

Metal presses

Drill presses

Routers

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Production Associate

The Production Associate will work with other team members throughout all departments to perform excellent work and continuously improve. The job will consist primarily of working in a shop floor environment to manufacture, package, and move product in multiple production cells. Work may include operating machinery and recording production data.

Reports to: Production Manager

Key Roles

• Work to standard: Perform work to standards for safety, quality, and time while identifying abnormalities.
• Organize work area: Maintain and improve organization and cleanliness of work area.
• Help solve problems: Support the team in solving problems for customers and improving processes.
• Routine minor maintenance: Regular care and adjustment of tools and equipment.
• Provide value to internal and external customers
• Create and pursue self-development plan
• Other duties as needed: Job duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time and may include potential transfers to other departments and local facilities.

Key Competencies

• Able to read measuring tools (tape measure, calipers)
• Willing and able to operate equipment including, but not limited to saws, metal presses, drill presses, and routers.
• Willingness to learn and follow directions
• Team Player: committed to improving, learning, and collaborating with others
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across departments
• Active prioritization of company mission, values, and culture

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing setting. May be subject to the current local weather conditions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Time Expectation

This is a full-time hourly position. Days and hours of work are varying from Sunday evening through Friday evening. 40-45 hours are typical. Occasional additional overtime will be required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Job duties may include potential transfers to other departments and local facilities as needed.