Production Associate I

Laticrete International; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Flexible spending

Life Insurance and AD&D

Job summary

Laticrete International in Grand Prairie, Texas, is hiring for a role involving machine operation and order fulfillment. Key responsibilities include preparing materials, ensuring quality control, and maintaining a clean worksite. Candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to lift weights as specified.

The position offers various benefits such as medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement, along with a unique paid plant shutdown between Christmas and New Year's.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, lift 60 pounds, and push/pull 55 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for order fulfillment and operate machinery.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and clean the worksite.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with safety protocols.
• Prepare materials for next shift handoff.
• Communicate equipment and material needs with leadership.

Skills

Ability to utilize math for weights

Reading and interpreting directions

Communication skills (written and verbal)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Classification: Hourly Shift: Second Shift - 8 (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement
• 12 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
• 1 week paid plant shutdown between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Machine Operation and Order Fulfillment (65%): Prepare materials needed for order. Ensure fulfillment of one/two areas below: Review Order and list of materials and utilize RF Gun to locate and pick the materials. Review order and weigh materials based on order needs - input information into machine that will prepare the batch. Start‑up machinery, review production schedule, load bags into machine and work with batcher to determine when to run the machine. Ensure safety protocols are always followed.
• Housekeeping (15%): Ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of worksite - Sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials/debris and equipment cleaning.
• Staging and Shift Handoff (5%): Prepare materials for next shift to ensure smooth transition and handoff with minimal downtime.
• Quality Control (10%): Ensure team is utilizing raw materials that are not expired and follow correct formulas. Collect samples for the QC team and based on results, adjust batch as needed. Ensure final product is meeting quality specifications.
• Equipment & Materials (5%): Communicate with Leadership and maintenance any equipment and materials needs, shortages, failures, required repairs, forklift inspection results etc.

REQUIRED SKILLS & 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. Able to utilize math to perform basic weights for formulas. Able to read and interpret directions and order details. Able to communicate both in writing and verbally.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass pre-employment physical.
• Lift: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 60 pounds.
• Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 55 pounds.
• Stand: Must be able to stand 80% - 85% of the day.
• Sitting: Must be able to sit 5% of the day.
• Twisting/Bending: Must be able to twist/bend 20% of the day.
• Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling: Must be able to squat/climb/crawl 10% of the day.