Production Associate I

Essential Tasks and Duties: 

• Trained to successfully perform basic machine set up and operation, including camera, profiles and settings based on instructions provided. 
• Reviews job instructions and validates output matches instructions and samples prior to receiving sign off
• Able to accurately pull and/or validate materials for the job run based on instructions provided. 
• Able to make mailing standard quality assessments and to escalate issues, errors and machine anomalies. 
• Consistently follows standard operating procedures for mail pulls, tray checks, alignment, shift and other issues.
• Reconciles and balances job output for accuracy and quality
• Accurately stack, tray or palletize finished output. Able to stage finished product as directed for next process step. 
• Performs machine clean-up/basic maintenance procedures as directed by the standard operating procedures. 
• Returns inventory accurately, preparing a clean desk space for each job run.  
• Alerts management to downtime opportunities and actively seeks to support all steps in the production process. 
• Other department, subdivision duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred 
• Possess a valid State issued Driver’s License or Identification Card in the applicable state of employment at all times

Requirements: Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrates a can-do team attitude with the ability to take direction and assist others in a professional manner 
• Ability to read, learn, apply and retain basic operational procedures for the running of equipment.  
• Strong organizational skills and be detail oriented; ability to multi-task 
• Able to count, balance counts, and escalate issues beyond basic troubleshooting skills.  
• Basic Data Entry skills are required
• Basic computer/touch screen experience
• Able to use applications on a desktop or mobile device that requires selecting/clicking/scrolling activity. 

Physical Requirements: (applies to all levels)

• Multi-limb and eye-hand coordination 
• Able to stand, bend, reach, stoop and lift boxes up to 35 lbs. 
• Able to lift and move boxes and materials 50% of work day 
• Able to walk and stand for a full work day 
• Able to work in a fast pace environment 
• Able to work overtime/weekends/holidays as scheduled every month