Production Operator, 1st shift

Carpenter Canada Co.; Rochester Hills, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Canada Co. is seeking a production worker for 1st shift in Michigan. You will operate molding press/equipment, review job standards, and ensure quality criteria with zero non-conformances. You will record scrap and apply labels with accuracy while following safety procedures.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to OSHA rules, effective communication in staff meetings, and strong housekeeping in manufacturing environments. Occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Basic math skills including two-digit arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding press/equipment per Company procedures.
• Review job standards before running production.
• Ensure product meets quality criteria with zero non-conformances.
• Record scrap hourly according to work instructions.
• Apply and update labels on returnable packaging when required.
• Monitor lot control numbers and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Review quality alerts daily and address issues with the team.
• Communicate production and quality concerns in staff meetings.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in assigned areas.
• Participate in team problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow all safety and environmental procedures, wear PPE, and adhere to policies.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Writing simple correspondence

Basic math

Reasoning ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY: Manufacture products utilizing primary and secondary processing equipment or hand assembly. Following all procedures and work instructions, achieve optimal productivity, quality, and safety assuring internal and external customer satisfaction. This is a 1st shift opportunity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following but will not be limited to. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate molding press/equipment per Company procedures
• Review job standards before running production
• 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 requires, including removal of all old labels from returnable packaging
• Correct application of lot control numbers
• Review daily of all applicable quality alerts
• Immediately notify Production Supervisor of all discrepancies to established quality checks or any condition identified to be out of the normal operating condition
• Communicate production and quality issues/concerns with associates during staff meetings
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in respective areas
• Participate in team problem solving activities (communication meetings, shift meetings, etc.,) and continuous improvement activities
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety and environmental procedures
• Wear required PPE (safety glasses, ear plugs, close toed shoes/boots with rubber sole base)
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 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.

MATHMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to interpret a variety of instructions finished in written, oral, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand on feet at least 8 hours/day and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear; and stop, kneel, or crouch. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must have good attendance and be able to work overtime as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 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. Tasks are performed both indoors and outdoors in a manufacturing environment.

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.

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