Production Associate I - Embroidery (Thurs-Sat, 6am-6pm)

Purpose: Performs a combination of production tasks including loading/unloading manual or powered machinery, positioning work, setting up and tearing down jobs, and adjusting and operating machinery. Observes machine processing for proper functioning and production of products. Loads and unloads materials, products, deliver stock to designated work areas, and cleans machines and work areas as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate manual or powered machinery to assist in the production process
• Assemble materials and equipment as required
• Utilize small tools as needed or required to complete tasks
• Inspect finished products for defects to ensure quality standards are met
• Load raw materials to machines, unload finished product
• Transport raw materials and finished goods from one place to another
• Communicate effectively with coworkers to ensure efficient production and deadlines are met
• Utilize computerized warehouse management systems (WMS) and radio frequency (RF) scanners to process all barcoded products
• Operate hand and power equipment for material handling as needed
• Identify and communicate exceptions to the leadership team
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Accurately record production by task and complete any necessary paperwork
• Participate in training new team members.
• Work safely and maintain a clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Key Relationships:

• Leadership team
• Other internal departments

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills such as internet, Windows, ability to use a mouse and/or touchscreen
• Ability to read, write, count and distinguish colors
• Ability to use equipment, including but not limited to: box knife, RF scanner, manual and powered equipment * Detail oriented
• Basic math skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Essential Functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• work in a warehouse/manufacturing environment with noise, dust, and varying temperatures
• regularly talk, hear; sit, stand and/or walk; use fingers, hands, arms and feet to reach, feel, handle, grip, grasp, lift, operate, push, pull, bend, and/or twist for up to twelve (12) hours/day
• occasionally climb, stoop, kneel and/or crouch
• occasionally lift and carry items such as boxes weighing up to fifty (50) pounds
• reliably attend work/scheduled hours

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required
• Previous manufacturing and/or machine operating experience preferred