Production Associate

States Industries is a fast-paced, team-based manufacturing facility with an abundance of advancement opportunities for people who want to build a career. We are hiring Production Associates for multiple openings across our Panel Plant, and specific area and shift assignments are determined during the hiring process.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to train in a variety of jobs within our hardwood plywood manufacturing facility, including:

• Putty patching
• Dryers
• Spreaders
• Clean-up
• Packaging materials

You’ll operate an assigned production line, follow all safety procedures, support our 5S and Kaizen programs, and work with your team to meet safety, quality, and production goals. No prior manufacturing experience is needed. We’ll train you.

Schedule: Five (5) eight-hour shifts per week. Overtime as required.

• Day: Mon-Fri, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM
• Swing: Mon-Fri, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM
• Graveyard: Sun-Fri start days, 11:00 PM-7:00 AM

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Observe and follow all safety rules and regulations
• Follow all lockout/tag out (LOTO) procedures when required
• Follow instructions and retain information while working in a variety of positions and areas
• Read and understand putty color charts, material grades, production lists by area, and load tickets
• Maintain general housekeeping in your immediate work area
• Support all 5S and Kaizen programs
• Support your team in achieving all safety, production, and quality goals
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic computer skills
• No prior manufacturing experience required; we provide training

Language Skills

• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret documents such as safety rules, safety signs, and devices
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely

Mathematical Skills

• Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions

Physical Demands

The physical demands below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Walk, stand, or sit for more than 2/3 of your shift
• Use and reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance for more than 1/3 of your shift
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for more than 1/3 of your shift
• Lift up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

• Personal protective equipment (hearing protection and safety glasses) is required at all times
• General mill environment with high noise, dust, and forklift and pedestrian traffic