Production Associate - 2nd Shift

USF

Riverside (MO)

On-site

USD 17,047 - 24,280

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401K with company match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Riverside, Missouri is seeking a Production Associate for the 2nd Shift, starting at $15/hr with a $.50 shift premium. Ideal candidates will be flexible, reliable, and keen on career advancement. Responsibilities include operating molding equipment and ensuring product quality. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift up to 35 pounds. The company offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K with matching.

Qualifications

Ability to follow company procedures in operating molding press.
Effective communication of production issues during meetings.
Capacity to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

Operate molding press/equipment according to procedures.
Assure product meets quality standards.
Notify Supervisor of discrepancies in quality checks.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

US Farathane - Production Associate - 2nd Shift

$15.00/hr. Starting Rate!

$.50 Shift Premium!

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

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

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.

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, TPEs and TPOs as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Benefits