Production Associate / Material Handler (Duncansville, 7am-3pm)
Description
Production Associate / Material Handler
Are you looking for a new opportunity to work hands on in a fast paced, innovative manufacturing company?
New Pig Manufacturing is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter to join our team while maintaining the highest quality standards.
This a PA2 position that will work 7am-3pm at our Duncansville location.
Essential Duties:
- Supply raw materials and parts to production equipment to meet daily production
- Package product and prep for release to warehouse
- Verify that product meets design specifications by testing and record retention
- Participate in Daily Management discussions to maintain highest levels of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity
- Follow production schedule to meet demand
- Escalate production issues to the appropriate groups to drive resolution in a timely manner
- Production Reporting – Enter production quantities and material usage into company software
- Actively participate on the process improvement team
- Actively participate in lean manufacturing improvement workshops and training events
- Perform all other production-related duties as assigned or directed
- Adhere to New Pig’s Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards
- Days of Operation – 5 days per week plus overtime as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Adherence to all environmental, health & safety requirements and the company safety policies & procedures
- Must achieve certification to operate independently within 4 months of hire to achieve PA 2 level
- Computer Skills – PC use including but not limited to email, data entry, system navigation
- Math skills – able to do unit conversions (e.g. pounds to volume)
- Must be able to use basic measurement tools such as tape measures, rulers, etc
- Physical activity – able to lift up to 60lbs; maneuvering material carts; packing/palletizing cartons up to 30 lbs
- Product standards - capable of producing all products to standard rate
- Quality System – capable of retrieving and applying all quality information; comply with QMS policies and procedures
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
- Must demonstrate a commitment to all tasks assigned
- Continuous improvement mindset - willingness to share input readily to improve our manufacturing processes
New Pig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in relation to the application process, please email [email protected].