Production Associate

Production Associate - Finishing Department

KEY JOB DESCRIPTION

Feed product into insert and gluing machines; catch material off printing press. Pack finished pieces from machines into cases or onto pallets/carts. Inspect product, read and fill out job paperwork. Assist machine operators/technicians with work center setup and housekeeping.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Read all job-related paperwork.

* Accurately complete job-related paperwork, including time sheets, production and defect reports.

* Assist with machine and area line clearances; including removing all material from previous job.

* Visually inspect product to detect defects and variances from approved sample or proof. This includes inspection of color, copy, print-to-print position, print-to-cut register, and other defects.

* Perform and record quality checks throughout the production process; comply with all procedures required by Quality Assurance and SOPs; notify appropriate personnel of defects and variances.

* Use hand pallet jack to transport products and material.

* Maintain cleanliness & organization of department and area around machines.

* Assist with preventive maintenance as needed.

In Finishing:

* Lift cartons out of material bins or from pallets.

* Grasp cartons while fanning them to inspect.

* Place cartons into machine.

* Pull sample cartons per quality assurance requirements.

* Clear jams to keep machines running.

* Lift cartons from conveyor belt.

* Operate serialization machine.

* Verify accuracy of case labels; adhere to case pack information.

* Place cartons into shipping container.

* Place ID number on each corrugated case packed.

* Assemble corrugated cases.

* Assist Operator and other Finishing Department personnel as needed.

* Sort cartons for defects offline.

* Be dependable, on time to work and at work consistently, regular and overtime hours and weekends with short notice.

- Ability to perform basic mathematical computations including addition, subtraction, and multiplication of whole numbers, fractions and decimal.

- Ability to take and record precise measurements.

- Ability to operate a hand-held calculator.

- Ability to work cooperatively with others.

- Willingness to learn and ability to grasp new information quickly and multi task.

- Attention to detail, accuracy, neatness of work.

Other requirements of this position include:

- Meticulous attention to safety requirements.

- Ability to read and comprehend information on job jacket, load tags and accurately perform quality checks.

- Ability to detect small defects on product.

- Attention to matters of cleanliness, neatness and organization, including seeing that the plant is in the best possible condition at all times.

- Flexibility, including willingness to perform a variety of projects and tasks when asked, fill in for other personnel when needed and do whatever is necessary to ensure the company’s efficient operation.

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