Production Associate - 1st Shift

US Farathane

Riverside (MO)

On-site

USD 17,047 - 24,280

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

$150 Referral Bonuses

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Career Development and Growth Opportunities

Climate Controlled Environment

Job summary

A leading plastics manufacturer is seeking a Production Associate for the 1st shift. Responsibilities include operating molding presses, ensuring product quality, and participating in problem-solving activities. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and attention to detail. The role offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and 401K matching programs, as well as opportunities for career growth in a climate-controlled environment.

Qualifications

Must be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily.
Related experience or training preferred.
Ability to comprehend instructions in English.

Responsibilities

Operate molding press/equipment while following procedures.
Notify Supervisor of discrepancies.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

US Farathane - Production Associate - 1st Shift

$15.00/hr. Starting Rate!

Paid Weekly!

What we are looking for!

We are looking for an individual to become a Production Associate who is reliable, flexible, thorough, and wants to grow in their career. 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all responsibilities.

Duties And Responsibilities

Operate molding press/equipment while following company procedures
Review “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 per work instructions.
Correct application of all internal and external labels when required, including removal of all old labels from returnable packaging.
Correct application of lot control numbers.
Daily review all applicable quality alerts.
Immediately notify Supervisor of all discrepancies to established quality checks (ie, sample boards, inspection instructions, SPC, etc.).
Communicate production and quality issues/concerns with associates during communication meetings.
Keep work area clean and organized.
Participate in team problem solving activities (ie, 8D’s, communication meetings, etc).
Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ie, Quality Manual, Associate Handbook, etc).

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Plastic Injection Molding background is helpful.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, twist, and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:

This position operates in a professional office environment with controlled temperatures.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Will have some exposure to loud noise, hot and cold temperatures in manufacturing plants.

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, TPEs and TPOs 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.

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