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Production Associate
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What they do
A Production Worker performs a variety of duties in a factory. Operates machinery, manages distribution and provides quality control inspection.
$38,666 / year median in Georgia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary
This position is an entry-level, 1st shift position that assists operators engaged in processing materials.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists operators at the coil loading and packaging ends of the line and as needed. Build pallets and shipping containers using hand and power tools. Band and palletize metal coils and/or metal sheets, placing tags/labels on finished products. Perform quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and weights are adhered to using the proper tools. Detects and reports faulty operations or defective materials. Moves or carries parts, equipment, or materials. Read and understand production orders. Wraps and unwraps materials. Housekeeping of work areas. Operates a sit-down forklift.
Achieves production goals while complying with all safety requirements. Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must be 18 years or older.
Ability to safely operate a forklift. Training and certification provided regardless of previous experience. Ability to read documents and interpret facts and draw conclusions. Understanding basic math, reading, and writing. Good communication, organization, and time management skills.
Education and Experience:
Required:
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Working Conditions:
Production facility where the ambient temperature may fluctuate, and the noise levels may be increased.
Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.
Days/Hours:
Monday through Friday - 7am to 3:30pm
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONTINUOUSLY
(0-30%) (31-60%) (61-100%)
LIFTING OR CARRYING
- 1-10 LBS X
- 11-20 LBS X
- 21-40 LBS X
- 41-50 LBS X
- 51 OR
MORE LBS X PUSHING OR PULLING
- 1-40 LBS X
- 41-50 LBS X
- 51 OR
MORE LBS X BENDING OR STOOPING X REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL X DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES X OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS X CLIMBING
(LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)
X WALKING X STANDING X SITTING X WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES X REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
WRISTS, HANDS
AND/OR FINGERS
)
X VISION X HEARING X DEXTERITY X HAND EYE COORDINATION X
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Used:
Personal Protective Equipment is regularly required for this position which includes steel or composite toe boots, safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves and arm guards, and hearing protection.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance