Job Summary:
The Operations Technician can work in all areas of the plant. They ensure that our products are accurately and efficiently manufactured, meeting our quality standards, they prepare items for shipment, and assist in pulling marketing orders for internal customers.
Essential Functions:
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Operates production machinery and inspects finished goods for defects
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Receives finished product, stacks and bundles for boxing, builds boxes, and palletizes product
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Monitors machines for correct operation, makes adjustments and fixes as needed, and works with Maintenance Technicians on more complex issues
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Ensure compliance with safety regulations at all workstations
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Maintain a clean and healthy environment and ensure compliance with the company's rules, policies, and procedures
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Cooperates with other departments to ensure the finished product is assembled according to quality assurance guidelines and is ready to be stored and inventoried
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Retrieve necessary finished goods on pick tickets, placing material in the designated area for shipping
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Prepares and packages items for shipment
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Maintains accurate records of shipments and deliveries
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Operates warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks
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Assist team members where needed to ensure that stations have the supplies needed to continue operating without interruption
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Assists with monthly inventory counts
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May perform other duties as assigned
Required Experience & Skills:
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1-2 years’ experience in assembly, production, or warehouse environments
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Effective communication skills
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Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
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Organized, with a strong eye for detail
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Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
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Awareness of safety protocols and commitment to fostering a safe work environment
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Use of inventory software, including barcode scanners
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Ability to learn and utilize manufacturing management systems to document production, scrap, and other metrics/record keeping
Preferred Experience:
Education:
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High School diploma or equivalent
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
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Must be able to stand for long periods at a time, performing repetitive work
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Must have good hand-eye coordination with demonstrated excellent manual dexterity for precision alignment
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Must be able to routinely lift 50 pounds unassisted, and have the ability to handle small parts
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Must be able to routinely bend, reach, and squat
