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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

Weekend schedule Friday-Sunday 2:00am-2:00pm $17.78/ hour

Temp-to Hire

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