Production Technician 1 - 1st Shift

RR Donnelley; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a role focused on palletizing finished goods and ensuring quality production. This position involves operating equipment, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with team members to meet production goals. With a commitment to sustainability and a diverse range of services, this company offers a dynamic work environment where employees can thrive. If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while developing your skills in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Qualifications

• Preferred education is a High School Diploma or GED.
• 0-1 year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Palletize finished goods and ensure stability and neatness.
• Load and unload materials, perform basic machine setup and troubleshooting.
• Support safety and security policies to promote a healthy working environment.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Team player

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for palletizing finished goods and ensuring the pallets are wrapped in a manner that maintains stability and neatness. Responsible for loading, unloading, and maintaining material to assigned machine units. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment (different types of equipment varying from 227, Alphaliner, and Ferag). Responsible for quality, output, and production goals.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare all finished products according to established USPS standards. Demonstrates proficiency through the proper recognition of the printed address labels on finished products. Ensures finished goods are properly palletized, instructing the Logistics Tech to move product to finish location.
2. Verify correct material for production line, and load and unload materials into the machine. Perform basic machine setup (including being able to work the machine interface or machine controls), adjusting machine components, and troubleshooting as needed. Respond to the indicator lights and display screens and know the actions required to mitigate the issue. Clear jams and address errors on end of line machine components.
3. Support and comply with safety and security policies to promote a healthy working environment, including housekeeping standards.
4. Support and comply with internal and external audits, to include providing information, performing assigned tasks to ensure compliance, and preparing and maintaining evidence that key duties identified as internal controls have been performed. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE

• 0-1 year related experience (preferred).

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to assess obstacles and make minor non-mechanical adjustments to ensure safety and maintenance procedures are followed.
• Ability and knowledge to operate a pallet jack.
• Ability to speak and communicate effectively utilizing the English language. (Preferred)
• Basic math skills.
• Team player (works well with others).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (varying upon equipment).

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE UTILIZED

• Pallet jack

COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS

• Communicates with team members.
• Shares equipment knowledge with team members.
• Participates in the Team Business Meetings.

DECISION MAKING

Assists with work prioritization to meet production commitments and goals.

OTHER

Ability to work overtime beyond regular schedule to complete work assignments as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• 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 carry up to 17 lbs., may push and pull up to 40 lbs., twist, stand, walk, reach, and grip/grasp throughout the shift. Employees are also required to frequently lift up to 17 lbs., squat, and kneel. Lastly, employees are required to have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment (varying upon equipment).
• 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne dust, paper particles, and industrial lift trucks. All work environments that exceed OSHA's standard on noise levels require associates to wear the hearing protection that is provided.

Additional Information

The national pay range for this role is $15.00-$15.50/hr. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location of the hired employee. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.