Production Associate

Job Title: Production Associate

Job Purpose: As a Production Associate, you will play a key role in our manufacturing process, contributing to the efficient and smooth production of goods. You will work as part of a team assembling and manufacturing products, ensuring they meet quality standards and are delivered on time to our customers. This position requires attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Location: Onsite- Monticello Location

Department: Operations

Classification: Non-exempt, Full Time, Operations

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Adhere to company policies and maintain a high standard of work ethics.

Follow all safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations to ensure a safe work environment.

Report any machine malfunctions, maintenance needs, quality concerns, or safety concerns to the supervisor.

Work closely with team members to achieve production targets and ensure a cohesive and harmonious work environment. Effective communication is essential for success.

Verify product is within quality specifications.

Retrieve necessary product needed for task.

Read and accurately interpret measurements using a tape measure.

Read and interpret work orders.

Performs other duties as required.

Flatten cushion to quality specifications

Zip product to quality specifications

Apply Tags and Stickers to product

Operate Packing Machines

Make sure correct fiber is in the que

Load fiber onto the machines

Make sure correct skins are in the que

Load skins on the skin racks

Assemble and Fill boxes with product

Operate Cut & Stuff Machine

Operate Blown Fiber Machines

Operate Manual / Auto Stuffer Machines

Operate Sewing Accessory Machines

Operate Sewing Machines (Top Stitch)

Assist in Training

Required Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• No prior experience necessary

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

In addition to formal training and a demonstrated ability to perform the tasks essential to the production associate position, outstanding employees will have the following additional knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• A positive team player who demonstrates the ability to solve problems on his or her own. Can perform basic troubleshooting in her or his work area.

• Demonstrates an interest in learning new skills and a willingness to take on new responsibilities is a positive influence on those around him or her.

• Effective communicator with all members of her or his team; builds and maintains positive relationships with those team members.

• Has an in-depth understanding of production processes and product flow which she or he applies to continuously improve his or her area’s quality and productivity.

• Is the go-to person to answer questions from other team members or if she or he does not have the answers, understands how to seek out and find information and solutions

• The ability to solve routine issues using the resources readily available

Working Conditions

Environment

• This position works exclusively in a factory production floor environment with exposure to typical factory hazards such as loud noises, heat, and cold.

Essential physical requirements

• This position works in a production capacity and will involve standing for extended periods of time, bending, stooping, and walking.

• Employees performing the tasks essential to this position will regularly be expected to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.

• This position may require employees to work overtime, weekends, and nights depending on production needs.

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

As part of the hiring process, Jordan Manufacturing may conduct a background check and pre-employment drug screen with an applicant's signed consent. The background check may consist of prior employment verification, reference checks, education confirmation, criminal background, or other information, as permitted by law. Results of any pre-employment check will be considered as part of the hiring process, but may not necessarily disqualify a candidate from employment. Third-party services may be hired to perform these checks. All offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Jordan Manufacturing also participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.