Production Worker

SUMMARY

Works within a production team to move product into and out of a designated work area in preparation of a finished quality product for return to the customer.

• Comprehends written and verbal instructions and translates them into actionable tasks in support of the production process
• Knowledgeable of the production processes within the department. Ensures the written and verbal production schedule is followed. Refers to work order or procedural instructions appropriate for each job, function or assignment before commencing work
• Uses time effectively and promotes strong team atmosphere by assisting others when needed
• Promotes quality by maintaining discipline and compliance of procedures related to job specifications. Keeps work area clean and orderly
• Performs assignments in accordance with established safety policies and procedures
• Handles hazardous waste within the department only as required and as established by state and federal regulations
• Performs any specified quality assurance checks designated for each job, function or assignment
• Assures that all work assigned to position is performed in accordance with specifications, instructions and requirements
• Demonstrates ability to meet production standards on specific assignments within a reasonable time, depending on the degree of difficulty of their job functions
• All other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or Department Leader

Must receive annual safety training and annual training on handling hazardous waste relative to their department and position and in accordance to state and federal regulations.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties and responsibilities for this position cannot be performed remotely and must be performed at the facility location.

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Minimum of one-year production experience preferred.

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Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Must demonstrate the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

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 regularly required to stand and walk, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high depending on the assigned area. Areas with high noise level require earplugs. The employee will be informed of the requirement to wear earplugs upon assignment to a designated high noise area.