Production Associate

OVERVIEW

Performs repetitive bench or line assembly operations to mass-produce products. To work efficiently and safely, while maintaining target range on the following KPI’s: discrepancies, accidents, repairs, re-cuts, garment repairs, garment re-cuts, yield, desired ship dates, and inventory cycle counts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Places parts in specified relationship to each other


• Clips or otherwise fastens parts together


• Works at different workstations as production needs require


• Assemble products for stock as needed


• Assist in Quality Control in production


• Works online where tasks vary as different model of same article moves along line


• Verify sales order to assembled parts and/or finished product


• Adhere product logos and serial numbers on products properly


• Observe all safety regulations and procedures of the facility


• Helps in keeping production area clean and organized


• Participate in kaizen activities to achieve productivity and quality improvements


• Train associates as required


• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) months to one (1) year related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED). No college degree is required for this position but would be helpful in the advancement opportunity.

• General knowledge in the use of hand tools and shop operations


• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos


• Ability to write simple correspondence


• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals


• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions


• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations


• Must work well with others and have the ability to be a team member


• Ability to accept direction from a peer.