Production Associate On-Site

The Production Associate performs daily production activities for the operations of the on-site production trailer and preventive maintenance on equipment as needed. The Production Associate also provides outstanding customer service to on-site customers, and interacts with other on-site personnel, internal departments and support teams to ensure smooth ordering and production processes.

• Gains technical understanding of how each material and product are produced, and how to manufacture each item.
• Provides excellent customer service by communicating with customer to ensure all commitments and obligations are met/exceeded throughout the project/order and provides ongoing support as needed to ensure the needs are met.
• Retrieves order files and operates post-digital output, including imaging and laminating equipment, as well as fiber laser. Ensures correct settings and material placement, including loading of material for proper feeding, and setting proper temperature, pressure, speed, etc.
• Finishes the products following printing, lamination and/or cutting. Cleans materials and proofreads products and conducts quality assurance to ensure the production of high quality, accurate products to meet customer specification standards.
• Prepares product for delivery to ensure early or on-time delivery to the on-site customers.
• Arranges for and/or completes delivery of finished products to on-site customers.
• Performs routine machine maintenance and minor repairs when necessary.
• Maintains production rate consistency; meet or exceed established minimum production rates. Works effectively on different projects simultaneously.
• Complies with relevant occupational health and safety requirements.
• Keeps the production area neat, clean and organized.
• Additional duties as assigned.

There is moderate risk of injury. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work on feet entire shift. Safety equipment is required to be worn when in production area. Work hours may vary between the standard production shift hours, especially when production demand is at high levels, with an average 40 hours a week. Consistent and regular attendance required. Compliance with relevant occupational health and safety requirements, company-specific safety requirements and jobsite safety requirements is always required. Consistent and regular attendance required.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the Production Manager. All requirements are subject to change over time, and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of manufacturing, construction or related experience.
• Technical skills related to basic equipment maintenance required.
• High attention to detail; a good eye for color and design is necessary.
• Proficient with computers, especially in Microsoft Office Programs.
• Experience in Adobe Illustrator a plus.
• Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and work independently at a fast pace with minimal supervision.
• Ability to stand/walk for the entire shift.