Finishing Assistant 1

Position Overview

Responsible for feeding/catching a finishing machine or fulfillment work zone by packing cartons / product into corrugated boxes per customer specifications and Diamond Standard Operating Procedures. Performs final quality inspections in the manufacturing process per established Diamond Quality Standards and/or direction from Supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews job tickets for specifications and any customer or Diamond special instructions.
• Follows all standard operating procedures relevant to job, position and department.
• Assures that all needed supplies such as cases, layer boards, dividers, labels, and any other special customer requirements are available and ready at start of job.
• Packs cartons/product into cases per packing requirements ensuring proper count and fit.
• Assures that all quality inspections are being performed such as folding orientation, glue (excess or lack of), pressure marks, and print and die cutting defects, then promptly reporting non-conformances to the Operator.
• Assists in the daily moving and staging of materials on the production floor.
• Assures recycling bins and area trash are maintained.
• Returns excess supplies to proper locations.
• Assures all line clearance is performed related to gluer or fulfillment work zone between different jobs and orders.
• Fill out all logs accurately, ensuring that all information concerning load designation and linear footage is correct.
• Discusses and ensures that all job status and issues are thoroughly communicated to the on-coming shift.
• Observes all safety rules and procedures.
• Keeps work area organized, neat, and clean.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have high school diploma, G.E.D, or equivalent.
• Must show and illustrate the ability to train and direct temporary employees within the Finishing and/or Fulfillment production departments.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, job tickets, and procedural manuals.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be reliable and dependable.