Production Worker - 1st shift

Job Title: Production AssociateJob Title: Production AssociateReports to: Shift SupervisorLocation: Springfield, TNPay Rate: $18.00Hours: 4-10’s Schedule/ 6am-4:30pm (OT as Needed)Sign On Bonus: $1,000 to be paid out as follows$500 at 90 Days$500 at 180 Days PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Production Associate position is an hourly position, and reports to the Shift Supervisor. The employee works at presses, assist machine operators, removes parts from press, separates parts from scrap, assembles parts, stacks or packages parts and operates equipment.Job ResponsibilitiesFollows all plant safety guidelines, practices, and procedures. This includes the proper use of personal protective equipment when requiredRegular attendance is essentialWorks in a team environment ensures helpers understand their role, knows what precautions are necessary and location of emergency stop buttonsUnderstands and interprets company work orders and job control proceduresWorks efficiently and accurately to achieve and maintain 100% of goal. Gets or requests materials needed, assembles totes, prepares skids, bags and boxes for packagingPackages specific number of parts on skids, in bags, boxes, etc., labels them, stacks bags of parts on racks, or in appropriate packaging and moves totes/skids of parts to a storage area or to the next operationEnsures that safety devices are in place and reports any unsafe behavior or situationIs aware of activities in working surroundings and is responsible for keeping the area clean, tidy, and safeOther tasks as assigned by LeaderJob Requirements Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED EquivalentMust be at least 18 years old3-6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesGood mechanical aptitudeAbility to do basic mathematical calculations.Must have ability to read/write and interpret documents (safety rules, operating/procedure instructions, blueprints, etc..)Must have ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervision and managementMust be able to read a scale and tape measure.Ability to accomplish tasks without direct supervision.Essential Physical Requirements/Work EnvironmentStanding/walking for 8 – 12 hours at a timeExposure to noise is usually moderateBending, twisting and turningFull use of both hands – to handle, feel objects, tools, controls, etc.Close and distance vision abilitiesWorks with fiberglass insulationRegularly works near moving mechanical partsThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.