Production Associate - 1st Shift

at  US Farathane

About Us: US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. We produce quality products for some of the biggest names in the automotive industry! US Farathane continues to grow each year through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates.
The Position: 1st Shift Production Associate
Quality starts with our Production Associates! They are the backbone to our production team. Production Associates are the first step in the production process. Our products go straight to your hands right out of the press!!

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These physical requirements include:

• Frequent standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Frequent lifting or lowering objects up to 35lbs.
• Frequent reaching above/below shoulder and forward.
• Occasional bending, stooping, and crouching.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.
We are looking for individuals who are dependable, adaptable, detail oriented and want to grow in their career. We love promoting from within so bring your can-do attitude and outside of the box thinking to our organization! Whether you are just starting your career or looking for something new, we have an opportunity for you!
We offer our hourly employees weekly pay along with a monthly bonus program plus company paid holidays and vacation time. We also provide a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, disability plans and 401k with a company match.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Come join our team!
Job Type: Full-time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Thoroughly inspect each part looking for defects of any kind.
• Communicate production and quality issues/concerns with associates during communication meetings.
• Record scrap and data every hour per work instructions
• Ensure products are placed in the correct boxes for packaging and shipping
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These physical requirements include:

• Frequent standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Frequent lifting or lowering objects up to 35lbs.
• Frequent reaching above/below shoulder and forward.
• Occasional bending, stooping, and crouching

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time