Production Associate 1st Shift

USF; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plastics manufacturer in Westland is seeking a skilled individual to operate molding equipment and ensure product quality. The role involves frequent standing, lifting, and maintaining a safe work environment. Candidates must be attentive to quality control and contribute to team problem-solving activities. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment and follow all safety procedures. This position offers a hands-on experience in the automotive industry with a focus on both manufacturing and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate molding press/equipment per company procedures.
• Strong attention to quality control and daily review of quality alerts.
• Effective communication ability during team problem-solving activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding press/equipment and assure product quality.
• Notify Supervisor of discrepancies and keep work area organized.
• Participate in team problem solving and safety procedures.

Skills

Frequent standing or walking

Lifting up to 35lbs

Bending and crouching

Job description

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

US Farathanehas 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.

• Operate molding press/equipment per 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These physical requirements include:

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

Working Conditions:

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

• 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.
• Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time.