Production Associate- SEASONAL 2nd SHIFT

Job Description Overview:  Production Associate 
 
Production Associate has the primary responsibility to work in the manufacturing process of the organization.  This position is responsible for safety, quality, and throughput.  They are also required to perform laborious duties producing products in a timely manner, either through a manual or machine-based process.  This position is a seasonal role, working 2nd Shift in our Grand Prairie, TX production facility. 

Working Environment and Physical Demands
Fast-paced production environment.  Requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, lifting (weights up to 50 lbs) and stretching.   Requires operator to be on their feet 100% of the time.   Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate manufacturing equipment.  Requires a normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports.  Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to read numbers, reports and computer terminals.  The environment is climate controlled.  Equipment in the working area operates with the use of magnets which may interfere with cardiac pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD’s). 
  

Tasks description – Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
GENERAL LABOR: 80% of position responsibility

• At the direction of the Lead(s) or Production Manager(s); complete all duties as assigned.  These include:
• Organizing and moving canvas orders
• Laminating
• Use scanners to identify and print labels
• Installing image
• Putty work
• Fold
• Bag and Peel
• Inspect and Pack
• Trim and cut
• Sort
• Poster roll/pack
• Material Bond
• Use measuring devices such as tapes, gauges, and rulers.
• Assemble or disassemble objects.
• Maintain focus on safety, ensuring self and other team members are following safety policies and adhering to PPE standards
• Ensure all products are being produced to a high level of quality
• Be working at a pace consistent with any established throughput rates and/or cycle times
• Be working at all times, either performing duties to complete orders or maintaining housekeeping/5S
• Communicate all concerns, issues or observations related to safety, quality, or continuous improvement to lead(s) or manager(s)
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and/or best practices
• Appropriately manage timecard and schedule

EQUIPMENT TROUBLESHOOTING: 10% of position responsibility

• Conduct basic troubleshooting of production equipment
• Work with leads and maintenance technicians on appropriate repairs of all equipment
• Work with leads to ensure basic maintenance and cleanliness of all production equipment
• Communicate machine downtime to leads and assist with the repair as needed

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: 10% of position responsibility

• Identify and communicate potential process improvements – assist Production Manager(s) and Lead(s) on all improvement initiatives
• Identify cost savings opportunities (labor and yield) – assist Production Manager(s) and Lead(s) on all cost savings initiatives.
• Commitment to good communication between employees across all shifts to ensure process changes and improvements are implemented consistently and effectively

Additional Task and Responsibilities

• Other duties and special projects as assigned
• Work directly with the Production Manager(s) or Lead(s) on special projects as needed. 

Skills, Intellectual Demands and Job Requirements:
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

• High School diploma, G.E.D or equivalent work experience
• Preferred general production experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

•    Fit for doing laborious work for up to 12-hour shifts
•    Willing to work on a rotating shift, for long hours and overtime as necessary
•    Willing to learn and put in their best efforts for production
•    Quality minded
•    Safety focused
•    Team player
•    Capable to working in demanding situations when required
•    Able to lift and carry up to 49lbs unassisted and 50+ lbs with an assist
•    Must be able to communicate effectively (Some areas/job functions may require English)

INTELLECTUAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to take direction
• Must be able to work as a team

• Work under compressed timelines and other resource limitations
• Must be flexible to learn other duties and positions within the organization and perform these duties at the direction of the Production Manager or Lead