THIRD SHIFT PAY - 10% shift differential
2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE!!
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The K-Flex Production Technician – Level 1 is an entry level role that performs tasks involved in the manufacturing of rubber insulation and engineered foam products. This individual follows standard work methods in a safe and efficient manner to deliver quality product on time. The Production Technician – Level 1 is responsible for operations such as packing pipes, sheets, or rolls according to customer specifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reads and understands the daily production plan.
- Track production on communication board
- Operate various machinery such as box former, printer, etc. safely.
- Pack finished goods into appropriate packaging/boxes and place correct label on packaging.
- Stack, pile, place finished goods on pallet, and prepare goods for shipment.
- Check to ensure boxes are put together well and damage free.
- Verify quality of product being placed in boxes.
- Remove defective products or materials, placing them in pre-determined scrap pile.
- Seal and label boxes.
- Communicate with logistics operators so that boxes can be picked up and taken to the warehouse in a timely manner.
- Troubleshoot simple issues in the workflow and correct
- Ensure internal and external specifications are met.
- Report any issues or concerns to management
- Maintain clean and orderly work area
- Other duties as assigned
- Must have 6 months working in this position and must have successfully completed Level 1 training program before eligible for promotion to Level 2 (exceptions authorized by Department Manager and HR Manager only).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Prior manufacturing experience including one year of operating machinery, preferred.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow safety and SOP information.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations
- Possess the ability to work effectively with others
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- High attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good attendance required – per policy outline in Employee Handbook.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Regularly required to stand, stoop, kneel, walk, bend.
- Use fingers, hands, arms, and legs to lift, reach, push and pull, and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts, hot objects, hot & cold environmental temperatures, and moderate noise.