PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE - 1ST SHIFT
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Production Associate - Monday through Thursday 6am to 430pm Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EH&S) Requirements: *** integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operationsEach position at *** is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirementsAdditionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization. Security includes physical security and cyber security. *** Corporation is a drug free workplace*** is an equal opportunity employerWe maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. General Summary: Position is an entry-level position within the manufacturing area, primarily responsible for performing weigh-up or packaging duties within the production department. Ensures the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost and meets customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with *** policies and procedures. Essential duties and Responsibilities: Obtains the correct documentation for the batchEnsures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work areaMay be required to obtain the correct ingredients for mixing and weigh out the ingredients to meet the recipe specifications. Sets up and starts any weigh-up or packaging machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures. Notifies appropriate personnel of any issues, problems or concerns in a timely manner. Safely and neatly processes, batch off, screen, cut up, package and/or skid material to correct size/container according to customer specifications. Accurately supplies/supports Production Operators with appropriate materials/functions to efficiently keep all equipment operational. Performs all required machine cleaning. Completes and maintains required paperwork and/or documents. Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulationsMaintains departmental housekeeping standards. Other duties as assigned. Scope Manufacturing Plant Other Reports to: Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor/Lead, or Production Lead. competencies: Manufacturing/Maintenance - Fork Lift Operators License Personal Skills - Manual Dexterity Personal Skills - Quantitative Skills Personal Skills - Reading/Comprehension Personal Skills - Conflict Resolution Skills Education and experience High School Diploma or GED Cross Functional - Problem Solving Techniques Manufacturing - Industrial Operations Physical/EnvironDemands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hearOccasionally required to sitThe employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally handle up to 250 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusRequires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etcThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with the exception of high noise areas. Proper personal safety equipment needs to be used while performing this job and that equipment is dictated by the plant safety guidelinesWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemical dust, and risk of electric shock, vibration, non-hazardous chemical agents and outside weather conditionsRegularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particlesThe employee is frequently exposed to vibrationThe employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.