Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Associate is responsible for ensuring that production orders are fulfilled in a timely and satisfactory manner.  This position supports sales efforts by providing a variety of services, solutions, and support to existing internal and external customers. This includes but is not limited to processing production orders, running semi-automatic equipment, manual production processes, shipping, receiving, and general warehousing.  The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment and demonstrate a keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

•  Assemble and kit finished products into boxes or containers for shipping accurately and efficiently
•  Prepare packages for shipment by ensuring proper packaging, labeling, and documentation
•  Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely delivery of materials or products
•  Ensure accurate production information is maintained and produced to a specified schedule
•  Inspect incoming goods for damage and count accuracy, reporting any discrepancies or issues
•  Unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately
•  Perform physical counts, organize stock, and maintain inventory
•  Enter data from Production documentation or receiving into company ERP system
•  Responsible for meeting both individual and team productivity requirements
•  Perform various activities to support warehouse and production operations
•  Performs daily housekeeping, including cleaning and straightening, etc.
•  Follow established quality, process, and output standards
•  Contribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize procedures
• Maintain a safe work environment by following standards and procedures
•  Performs all other duties as assigned or directed.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:

•  High School Diploma or GED
•   No Experience necessary.  Entry level
•  Basic math skills to accurately count and track inventory
•  Proficient with computers; Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
•  Proficient written and verbal communication skills
•  Must be detail oriented and able to accurately perform job functions
•  Able to follow verbal and written instructions and complete assigned tasks in an unsupervised manner
•  Knowledge of ERP software (Traverse)
•  Able to safely operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment
•  Able to repetitively lift, carry and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance
•  Committed to delivering results; being solutions oriented; having good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
•  Adept at maintaining a professional manner in all customer interactions both internal and external
•  Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment comfortably and effectively

Starting Salary: $17/hr