Pack Line Associate Jobs in New Jersey (NOW HIRING)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Directly responsible to the General Manager and/or a delegate. Must communicate with all plant production personnel. Functionally responsible for the production and quality of material, including it being packed and inspected as per customer requirements. Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times. This will be done by following Company policies and procedures. We believe that every Employee is responsible to act safely and to model good safety practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Production Associate are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

• Responsible for safely and quality of effectively operating all machines within the department: presses, saws, punch press, drilling, tapping, deburring machines and any other additional equipment that may be purchased in the future
• Racking, un-racking, and inspection of parts through the anodizing line
• Check the machine condition for any issues and/or mechanical problems prior to starting it
• Follow work orders and produce parts according to specifications
• Ensure material is packed in order of priority according to the pack dates indicated on the WIP Report.
• Confirm weights and counts are correct.
• Check material for hardness and record the readings in EPICS. If material is not within spec for hardness, it must be red tagged ahead of the pack stage and QA must be notified.
• Once an order is complete, ensure the correct tagging colors are used based on work order routing.
• Adherence to work order instructions are critical such as the notes section for specific customer requirements
• Pack all orders according to the required pack code so that it reaches its final destination intact.
• Responsible for inputting data into EPICS throughout the run and upon completion of production
• Required to check samples periodically according to what is outlined by the quality standards stated on the work order
• Ensure first piece sample is verified by another personnel to ensure it meets specifications.
• Verify the material being provided matches with what the work order is asking for to ensure all instructions are being followed
• Look for material defects, before & during packing, such as but not limited to scratches, dents, and distortion to the profile.
• Perform dimensional inspection according to the requirements on applicable orders.
• Shrink wrap material that is shipped in bulk on skids.
• Use tape and banding as required to secure & maintain the integrity of the material on the skids.
• Enter required data into our system to create packing tickets and apply tickets to skids.
• Be curious and ask questions. Make suggestions for improvement & assist in fixing problems.
• Maintain clean and organized work environment.
• Comply with all quality-related policies, procedures and system requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Grade 12 education.
• Minimum 1 year experience in manufacturing, using variety of machining, packing, and handling material.

Technical Skills/Competence

• Must have good command of English, written and oral.
• Should be familiar with MS Office
• Must be capable of using measuring instruments and able to read blueprints/drawings.
• Familiarity with extrusion defects would be an asset.

Benefits

• Profit Sharing
• Education Assistance Program
• Social Events
• Safety Shoe and Glasses Allowance
• Internal Growth and Development
• Health and Dental
• Life and AD&D
• Vision
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Long Term Disability

The expected hourly rate for this position is $18.20. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.

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