Production Associate

BM Production Associate

Job Code PRODASSOC Department Name Production Location Littlestown, PA

EEOC Classification Operatives Reports To Title Production Manager Pay Grade

FLSA Status Non-Exempt Full Time

Job Purpose or Job Summary

Job Summary

The Production Associate is responsible for safely operating various types of production equipment, maintaining machines, inspecting, packing and finalizing sendoff of products. This position supports the efforts to deliver high-quality manufactured products in a safe, timely and efficient manner. The Production Associate is to demonstrate and actively support TIDI Products Core Values and Guiding Principles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Production
• Carry out related production tasks which include raw material weigh-out, forklift operation, housekeeping.
• Operate machines that mix powdered metals/polymers and extrude into sheeted rolls used in the manufacture of radiation protective garments and shielding.
• Set and adjust controls to regulate mixing process.
• Locate defects on mixed products.
• Check for conformance to specifications.
• Replenish pallets as needed in designated work areas
• Assist with product development.
• Collaborate with other production associates and workplace team members.
• Expectations
• Attend, listen and collaborate during shift huddle to be aligned with production teams.
• Daily inspection of production equipment and machinery.
• Ensure the workplace is clean and develop responsibility to keep it well maintained.
• Ability to use the 5S methodology as a foundation for the Lean manufacturing model.
• Willingness to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Safety
• Comfortable operating all production equipment; powered industrial truck (PIT) and driving a forklift.
• Must wear PPE in all areas or situations that require safety protection.
• Comply with OSHA safety regulations and standards of the manufacturing industry.

Reasonable Accommodations - Read Only

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Core Values & Guiding Principles

Core Values

• Understands internal and external customers
• Assure a safe work environment
• Encourage individual development
• Demonstrates teamwork and flexibility/adaptability
• Demonstrates honesty
• Keep our commitments
• Think systemically and ensure constancy of purpose
• Lead with humility and respect every individual
• Focus on process, embrace scientific thinking, flow and pull value, assure quality at the source and seek perfection

Education & Experience

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Preferred to have experience in manufacturing or production related fields.
• Ability to obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift.

Qualifications

Qualifications Read Only

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, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications List

• Language Skills
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions in English.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one settings.
• Ability to apply basic understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Comprehension Skills
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurements using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Have a working knowledge of computers and be capable of learning the organization’s in-house computer system.

Physical Demands How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities? Check the appropriate amount of time.

Physical Demands

Activity Amount of Time

Standing 2/3 or more

Walking 1/3 to 2/3

Sitting Up to 1/3

Talking or listening 1/3 to 2/3

Using hands or fingers, handle or feel 2/3 or more

Climbing or balancing 1/3 to 2/3

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling 1/3 to 2/3

Reaching with hands and arms 1/3 to 2/3

Tasting or smelling NONE

Lifting Demands Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? Check the appropriate amount of time weight.

Lifting Demands

Activity Amount of Time

Up to 10 pounds 2/3 or more

Up to 25 pounds 1/3 to 2/3

Up to 40 pounds 1/3 to 2/3

Up to 100 pounds Up to 1/3

More than 100 pounds Up to 1/3

Environmental Conditions How much exposure to these environmental conditions does this job require? Check the appropriate amount of time. Note: Normal working temperature is 55-85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Environmental Conditions

Activity Amount of Time

Wet, humid conditions NONE

Work near moving mechanical parts 2/3 or more

Work in high or precarious places Up to 1/3

Fumes or airborne particles 2/3 or more

Toxic or caustic chemicals Up to 1/3

Outdoor weather conditions NONE

Colder than normal work temp Up to 1/3

Risk of electrical shock Up to 1/3

Noticeable vibration 1/3 to 2/3

Vision Demands Does this job have any special vision requirement? Select plus sign to add all that apply.

Vision Demands

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that is up and down or left and right while eyes are )

Work Environment How much noise is typical for the work environment of this job? Check the appropriate level below.

Work Environment v1.0

Moderate noise

Disclaimer

Activity Disclaimer

The mental & physical requirements and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Disclaimer

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. TIDI Products, LLC retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.