Manufacturing Associate

Manufacturing Associate I – 1st Shift

Location: Long Beach, CA 90805

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Occasional Saturdays: 5:00 AM–1:30 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Job Description

We are looking for a Manufacturing Associate I to support the safe and efficient production of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants. The Manufacturing Associate will perform production activities from handling raw materials through final packaging while following safety, quality, and operational procedures.

The ideal candidate should have experience in a manufacturing or production environment, understand industrial safety practices, be comfortable operating equipment, and be able to follow SOPs and equipment instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs, company policies, and safety regulations.
• Wear and maintain appropriate PPE.
• Operate manufacturing equipment and machinery as instructed.
• Monitor product quality throughout the production process.
• Report quality, safety, or compliance issues to supervisors.
• Perform equipment start-up and shut-down activities.
• Participate in cross-training across different production lines.
• Maintain accurate production and operational records.
• Keep production areas clean, organized, and hazard-free.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and housekeeping.
• Assist with greasing, adjusting, and cleaning equipment.
• Participate in safety meetings and safety audits.
• Support production activities and perform general labor duties as needed.
• Train new Manufacturing Associates or laborers when required.
• Clean tanks and mix tanks after completing required confined-space training.
• Use shovels, air tools, and other equipment during cleaning operations.
• Meet established safety and production goals.
• Lift materials/products up to 55 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow safety, quality, security, and operational procedures.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Manufacturing, production, chemical manufacturing, or light manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs and equipment operating instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to monitor multiple processes and tasks.
• Understanding of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Understanding of Hazard Communication (HazCom) requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to complete required safety training and competency evaluations.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing production requirements.
• Good attendance and punctuality.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a plant/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, stoop, and kneel.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to work under varying climate conditions.
• Ability to safely lift up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to work in confined spaces while following all required safety procedures.
• Must have 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20 vision.
• Strong communication skills.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.