Production Associate I (Temp to Hire)

Laticrete International; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

13 paid holidays plus vacation and sick time

Life Insurance

Job summary

Laticrete International is seeking dedicated individuals for machine operation and material handling in Corona, California. The role involves preparing materials, ensuring quality, and maintaining site cleanliness. We're looking for team players who can operate machinery safely and effectively.

This position offers a competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, 401k, and tuition reimbursement. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and be able to lift 60 pounds.

Qualifications

• Able to perform basic weights for formulas using math.
• Capable of reading and interpreting order details.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials needed for order fulfillment.
• Ensure housekeeping and maintenance of the worksite.
• Prepare materials for shift handoff.
• Ensure quality control of raw materials and final product.
• Communicate equipment and material needs to leadership.

Skills

Basic math skills

Reading and interpreting directions

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Classification: Hourly – Shift: First Shift – 10 (United States of America)

We are looking for a new challenge? Passionate about innovation? The role to work in a global company that values integrity, teamwork, and loyalty. LATICRETE International, a leading construction brand, strives to improve the built world.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 13 paid holidays plus paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
• 1 week paid plant shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Housekeeping (15%): Ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of worksite – sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials/debris and equipment cleaning.
3. Staging and Shift Handoff (5%): Prepare materials for next shift to ensure smooth transition and handoff with minimal downtime.
4. 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 meets quality specifications.
5. Equipment & Materials (5%): Communicate with leadership and maintenance any equipment and materials needs, shortages, failures, required repairs, forklift inspection results etc.

Required Skills & Qualifications

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: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.