Production Associate

Job Description

Hourly Job Posting Template 030623

Production Associate

$19.84/hr starting Pay

$500 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 1 year and an additional bonus at 2 years

Category/2nd Shift Hourly Full-Time 3pm-11pm – Monday-Friday

North Kansas City, MO 1910 Warren Street North Kansas City, MO 64116  Include phone number

The Manufacturing Associate performs a variety of activities to maintain plant equipment. The Manufacturing Associate must follow all safety rules and procedures; watch out for self and team member’s safety at all times. Always follow lock out and tag out, MSK, and always use personal protective equipment (safety glasses, ear plugs, steel toed shoes & safety vest, others as required). Must understand and carry out housekeeping standards.

Must demonstrate teamwork and resolve issues effectively and professionally. Must be capable of running machine at safe speeds and top quality to meet customer needs.

• following all safety rules and practices;
• reading factory work orders, print cards, and other documents to learn customer requirements;
• identifying stock and products that correspond to work orders;
• performing assigned duties to insure that production needs are met;
• assisting other associates as needed;
• accurately using tape measures and other measurement and test equipment;
• inspecting, counting, stacking, and unitizing products according to customer specifications;
• identifying and segregating nonconforming (reject) products and materials;
• accurately completing time sheets, reports, lists, and other records;
• keeping the supervisor informed of any problems and/or unusual situations;
• maintaining work areas to plant standards of housekeeping;
• maintaining teamwork with machine crews and other associates; and
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervision.

• The qualifications for Manufacturing Associates are the ability to perform the duties / responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation; the ability to read, write, and speak English; the ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler; the ability to use basic shop math; the ability to learn; and the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team.
• Production supervisors evaluate Manufacturing Associates qualifications.

Demonstrated ability to detect, prevent, and resolve quality issues, involving the Operator or management for resolution of issues or confirming quality expectations as needed. Must be able to read a standard tape measure, read and thoroughly understand job specifications, and follow written and oral directions. Must be a self-starter, able to operate from directions or independently as needed. Demonstrated ability to add and subtract all units of measure read and copy figures, and count and record figures.

A comprehension level is required to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in English in written or oral form and to deal with problems. Constant standing, walking, and reaching at or below shoulder level; frequent twisting, bending, and lifting from the ground; repetitive lifting up to 35 pounds. Must be willing and able to work daily and weekly overtime, including weekends, as business conditions require.

Must be willing to accept direction from the Operator to insure the most efficient operation possible. All other duties as assigned.

Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays

Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program

Medical & Dental Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)

Life & Disability Insurance

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits…