Production Technician - Level 1 (Entry Level) 2nd shift

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The K-Flex Production Technician – Level 1 is a role that performs entry level 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.

Please complete the following assessment to be considered for this position. Please note that we will not proceed with your application if you do not complete this! Thank you!

Assessment Link: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/8N35/Applicants