Production Associate I

Laticrete International; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

13 paid holidays

Flexible spending account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Laticrete International in Hamlet, North Carolina is seeking a dedicated individual for an hourly position focused on machine operation and order fulfillment. Responsibilities include preparing materials, machine start-up, and ensuring quality control of products.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, forklift operation experience, and the ability to perform physical tasks. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401(k), and flexible spending accounts, among others.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating forklifts is mandatory.
• Material handling experience is essential.
• Ability to use basic math for weights is needed.
• Must read and interpret order details.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for order fulfillment and operate machinery.
• Maintain workplace cleanliness and safety protocols.
• Ensure quality control of raw materials and final products.
• Staging materials for the next shift transition.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Basic math skills

Reading directions

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Classification: Hourly Shift: Second Shift - 10 (United States of America)

Responsibilities

1. Machine Operation and Order Fulfillment (65%) – Prepare materials needed for order. Ensure fulfillment by reviewing the order and materials list, utilizing the RF gun to locate and pick materials, weighing materials based on order needs, and inputting information into the machine to prepare the batch. Start‑up machinery, review the production schedule, load bags into the machine, and coordinate with the batcher to determine when to run the machine. Ensure safety protocols are always followed.
2. Housekeeping (15%) – Maintain proper housekeeping and maintenance of the worksite, including sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials, debris, and cleaning equipment.
3. Staging and Shift Handoff (5%) – Prepare materials for the next shift to ensure a smooth transition and handoff with minimal downtime.
4. Quality Control (10%) – Ensure the team is using raw materials that are not expired and following correct formulas. Collect samples for the QC team, adjust batches as needed based on results, and ensure the final product meets quality specifications.
5. Equipment & Materials (5%) – Communicate with leadership and maintenance regarding equipment and materials needs, shortages, failures, required repairs, forklift inspection results, and other related matters.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending account
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance

Required Skills & Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have experience operating forklifts.
• Must have material handling experience.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

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