Production Associate

Overview:

 

Production Associates are responsible for creating quality products for our customers. They are central to our operations and our success.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Operate machinery required for particular position in a safe and efficient manner, to include training of new and existing operators in the carrying out of their duties.

• Inspect product for defects and take appropriate action as per work instructions, monitor Quality Technician for consistency

• Carry out measurements and weight checks

• Assemble product as per instructions with a focus on quality and safety.

• Practice Masonite Lean Manufacturing Techniques including 5S+1

• Communicate efficiently with other employees and the leadership team in order to ensure quality product is made timely

• Read and interpret list counts and complete all departmental paperwork correctly and timely

• Perform weekly EHS audits

• Participate in Safety Kaizens and Haleyville Masonite Plant Kaizens

• Help create/implement poke yokes for quality issues

• Read, understand and follow production schedules

• Set up and adjust equipment

• Gather materials as needed

• Operate motorized equipment (ie forklift, KVAL lifts, etc) as needed

• Perform minor preventative maintenance and operator care as required

• Assist Management, Maintenance and Quality personnel when troubleshooting equipment, process or material issues

• Communicate effectively for flow of product through the plant

• Maintain downtime records and production information as appropriate

• Perform housekeeping duties

• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment

• Work safely and follow safety rules and procedures

 

Skills and Qualifications:

• Basic reading and writing skills

• Ability to add and subtract fractions and whole numbers, convert fractions to decimals

• Proficient at reading/interpreting

• High level of dexterity

• Must work well as a team

• Able to work with little supervision

• Attention to detail

• Able to lift up to 80 lbs

• Frequent ending, twisting, stooping

• Must work at a fast pace

• Standing for long continuous hours

• Ability to work in a mildly controlled environment - can expect some cold and heat during extreme weather conditions; mildly dusty environment

• Ability to read a tape measure