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 productioninformation 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