Production Associate - 1st Shift

Plochman, Inc.; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Plochman, Inc. in Manteno, IL is seeking a production associate responsible for supplying and removing materials to and from all areas of the production line.

You will handle bottles, cartons, and product while emphasizing safety and quality in a fast-paced environment. Duties include assisting start-up and shut-down of equipment, loading product into cartons, performing quality inspections, sanitation, and documenting activities in the computer system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Effective verbal, listening, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with other departments in the company.
• Ability to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays if required.
• Self- directed
• Good attendance
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment and practices.

Responsibilities

• Dump empty bottles into hoppers, load bottles onto conveyors, remove liner, knock down cartons and stack pallets to maintain packaging productivity and quality guidelines.
• Assist in the start-up and shut down of production equipment.
• Stack full cases of product off the packaging line onto pallets to maintain productivity and quality guidelines.
• Load product into cartons.
• Follow all safety standards.
• Document duties as scheduled in the computer-based system.
• Complete quality inspections per specifications.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation duties as assigned.
• Follow all written and verbal production instructions and priorities.
• Assist in finding coverage for shift to fill in for absences and vacations.
• Maintain good working relationships with co-workers, warehouse personnel, the Production Supervisor and Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

Attendance

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

A production position responsible for supplying and removing materials and product to and from all areas of production. This person should work safely, be production oriented, and educated in the food safety defense.

• Dump empty bottles into hoppers, load bottles onto conveyors, remove liner, knock down cartons and stack pallet in a manner to maintain packaging productivity and quality guidelines.
• Assist in the start-up and shut down of production equipment,
• Stack full cases of product off the packaging line onto pallets in a manner to maintain packaging productivity and quality guidelines.
• Load product into cartons
• Follow all safety standards
• Document duties as scheduled in the computer based system
• Complete quality inspections per specifications
• Perform cleaning and sanitation duties as assigned
• Follow all written and verbal production instructions and priorities
• Assist in finding coverage for shift to fill in for absences and vacations
• A good working and communication relationship with co-workers, warehouse personnel, the Production Supervisor and Manager
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent work experience
• Effective verbal, listening, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with other departments in the company.
• Ability to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays if required.
• Self- directed
• Good attendance
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment and practices.