Production Associate - 1st Shift

Usfarathane; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated Production Associates for their 1st Shift operations. This role offers a starting rate of $15.00/hr and provides an opportunity for career growth within a supportive environment. As a Production Associate, you will operate molding equipment, ensure product quality, and maintain a clean workspace. The company values reliability and teamwork, promoting from within to foster personal development. Join a leading manufacturer in the automotive industry, where your contributions will be valued, and enjoy a range of benefits including medical, 401K matching, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Career Development and Growth Opportunities

Climate Controlled Environment

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform all responsibilities satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding press while following company procedures.
• Ensure product meets quality criteria with zero non-conformances.
• Participate in team problem-solving activities.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Molding press/equipment

Job description

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals.

Position: Production Associate - 1st Shift

Location: Riverside, MO

Job Id: 1484

# of Openings: 20

US Farathane - Production Associate - 1st Shift

$15.00/hr. Starting Rate!

What we are looking for!

We are looking for individuals to become a Production Associate who is reliable, flexible, thorough, and wants to grow in their careers. We love promoting from within and want to see you grow! Whether you are just starting your career or looking for something new, we have an opportunity for you!

Experience Needed:
Must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate molding press/equipment while following company procedures
• Review the “Operator Display Board” prior to running production for work instructions and Quality Alerts
• Assure product meets established quality criteria of zero non-conformances
• Correctly record scrap every hour when instructed
• Correct application of all internal and external labels when required
• Remove old labels from all returnable packaging
• Correct application of lot control numbers
• Daily review of all applicable quality alerts
• Notify the Supervisor of all discrepancies to established quality checks
• Report production and quality issues/concerns with associates during communication meetings
• Keep the work area clean and organized
• Participate in team problem-solving activities
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA-required safety procedures
• Report to work on time
• Report to the work area on time
• Follow all other shop rules, procedures, and policies
• Any and or all duties may be updated or changed at any time by management

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing or walking for long periods of time
• Frequent lifting or lowering objects up to 35lbs
• Frequent reaching above/below the shoulder and forward
• Occasional bending, stooping, and crouching

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery
• The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Employees may be required to work outside for short periods of time

Who is US Farathane?
US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE’s and TPO’s as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Interested applicants must submit their resumes for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of US Farathane.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Vision
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities
• Climate Controlled Environment

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.