Production Associate

Our Production Associates are responsible for assembly, slitting, tabbing, kitting, and picking of customer orders.  Members must perform quality checks, follow standard work instruction, and report productivity and quality deviations.  Must be able to function in an operational team environment which is transforming into a lean culture. Actively participate in problem solving of production processes and equipment. Highly adaptable and willing to challenge the status quo.   

Title: Production Team Member I
Shift: First Shift (9am - 5pm,  Monday to Friday)
Compensation: $19 - $21 / hour
Reports To: Operations Manager
Location: 3901B Main Street, Suite 106, Floor 1 Philadelphia PA 19127
Job Type: Full Time
Benefits:  Holiday pay, sick days, and vacation days are available immediately.  Health care eligible the 1st of the month.

In plain terms, here’s what our Production Team Members do:

• Understand, support, and execute all work in a safe manner and contribute to a culture that promotes safety as its overriding priority


• Conduct initial and in-process quality inspections for all production processes


• Ensure Work Orders are completed accurately and in a timely manner


• Ensure all equipment, tools, and work stations are in good working order 


• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area in line with 5S principles 


• Maintain acceptable productivity standards while following planned production schedule 


• Inspect parts, products, and machinery for defects


• Execute all material issues/receipts/transfers in an ERP system


• Work at different workstations as job requires


• Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform tasks on all equipment in assigned work space


• Perform predictive, preventative, and reactive maintenance activities


• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
  
  

If this sounds like you, your previous education, work experience, and passions probably sound like this:

• Have exposure to working under a formal operating system, i.e. Lean Manufacturing / Toyota Production System / Theory of Constraints / 6 Sigma / Entrepreneur Operating System


• Have exposure to working under a formal quality system, i.e. ISO / TS / AS / GMP, etc.


• Have exposure to working in an organization which follows 5S methodology


• Ability to measure and count accurately and demonstrate attention to detail


• Ability to comprehend written instruction


• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers


• Ability to multi task with changing priorities


• Ability to stand all day and repeatedly lift up to 40lbs 

Lastly, here's what success looks like in this position:

• Successfully build a rapport within the Production team, as well as all other departments


• Ability to multitask and adapt to rapidly changing priorities


• Follow standard work instructions


• Work effectively and meet productivity goals independently 


• 100% picking and packing accuracy to meet our customer’s orders


• Strong demonstrations of accuracy and attention to detail


• Work with safety, quality, and continuous improvement at the forefront of your mind


• Enjoy being challenged and always finding a way to execute on tasks

About our culture and this position:

Our company culture is the #1 reason people choose to work here, and stay once they're here - we've been rated 5 stars on Glassdoor since 2019! It would be a mistake to say that things like our fun quarterly events, no-dress-code policy, and efficient 40-hour work week define our culture - they're the positive side effects of our culture. Our culture is built on good people who love their work, and work hard and intelligently to produce great results. We're grateful for the work we all do, and we tell each other that. We are a group of thoughtful, helpful people with integrity, and we get stuff done.