Production Associate (REQ561) (Finance)
Description
Production Associate (Wages Starting at $19+/hr.)
Salisbury, MD
How can you make a difference at your job and can have the opportunity to grow?
Join the Salisbury - Spartech Team!
The Salisbury facility manufactures one of the most diverse ranges of product among all of our Spartech locations. We are a leading supplier known for the highest standard of quality, cost competitiveness and innovation. Products coming out of the Salisbury Plant are used extensively in Building and Construction, Industrial, Consumer, and Transportation markets. Our products and prints are used in applications including Camouflage ATVs, RV interiors, custom labeling, car wraps, bumper stickers and much more!
We are currently looking for associates to join our production teams to support our variety of customers. If you meet the qualifications and want to make a difference in a fast-paced environment with a company large enough to offer you room to grow but not so large you become "just a number", and who has a large focus on safety and success, Spartech might be the ideal company for you!
Job Summary
The Production Associate is responsible for the set up and operation of equipment which blends/mixes/packages/transports the liquid or dry chemicals that comprise our customer products. The Production Associate ensures the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Spartech policies and procedures. Position is an entry-level position within the manufacturing area, primarily responsible for performing weigh-up or packaging duties within the production department.
- Demonstrates & meets qualification on blending, packaging, weighing operations & fork lift.
- Demonstrates team work in all phases of operation.
- Sets up and starts all machines, checking all controls for adherence to mixing or packaging procedures.
- Weighs ingredients to meet recipe specification and inserts into machinery.
- Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.
- Operates machinery to mix, discharge or handle materials according to operating procedures.
- Examines materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.
- May take samples of materials to lab for evaluations and instructions.
- Refers issues/problems to lead/supervisor for disposition.
- Performs all required machine cleaning
- Completes and maintains all required computer inputs. Responsible for data integrity.
- Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
- Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.
- Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
- Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.
- Follows all rules, laws and procedures related to HS&E , ISO and other regulations.
- Other projects/duties as assigned or needed.
