Production Associate

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow work instructions, SOPs, and safety guidelines to complete production tasks.
• Operate manufacturing equipment, tools, or machinery as assigned.
• Assemble components or products according to specifications.
• Monitor production processes and report any issues to supervisors.
• Perform in-process and final inspections to ensure product quality.
• Identify and report defects, inconsistencies, or safety concerns.
• Maintain accuracy in measurements, labeling, and documentation.
• Load and unload materials, components, or finished goods.
• Move products between workstations using carts, pallet jacks, or hand tools.
• Assist in maintaining inventory accuracy by reporting material usage.
• Follow all company safety rules, PPE requirements, and hazard control procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Participate in safety training and support a zero-injury culture.
• Complete production forms, checklists, and logs accurately and timely.
• Enter production data into ERP/MES systems when required.
• Communicate production status, delays, or equipment issues.
• Suggest ideas to improve productivity, quality, and workflow.
• Participate in team meetings, problem-solving, and improvement activities.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to follow instructions and work with attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and stand for extended periods.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Desired

• Prior manufacturing, assembly, or warehouse experience is a plus but not required
• Experience operating equipment or working in a fast-paced environment is beneficial.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands/arms; lift and/or lower; push and/or pull; and use hands to finger, handle, feel and/or finely manipulate objects.  The employee must frequently lift/move and/or push/pull up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift/move and/or push/pull up to 50 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Use of vision correction is acceptable, if necessary; however, any vision correction apparatus must meet all safety guidelines for the area of activity.