Become a Production Assistant

About The Position

The Production Assistant is a detail-oriented position in the Production Department of the company. This position assists in packaging, inventory control, and quality control.

Essential Functions:

• Perform appropriate packaging and shipping methods for products and customers.

• Create labels and implement label changes utilizing the Easy Label programs on the Zebra printers.

• Operate non-press equipment per work order, work instruction, job ticket, and ISO procedures.

• Implement quality control procedures using quality checks as defined by the IPIC, Quality Manager and Production Supervisor.

• Maintain plant cleanliness and efficiency; cleaning, emptying trash, recyclables, etc.

• Adhere to 5S principals and protocol documented for each area.

• Maintain samples and retains as required.

• Contribute to the creation, improvement, implementation, documentation, and performance of the processes and procedures of Strouse's Quality Management System
• Embody Strouse's values, through respect, and continual focus on process improvement and customer delivery excellence

Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Good communication, problem-solving, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Possess a strong work ethic and team player mentality.
• Teamwork and effective communication.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are those that must be met by the employee (with or without reasonable accommodation) to successfully perform the essential functions of the Production Assistant position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects that weigh up to 50 pounds, frequently lift, and/or move objects that weigh 20 to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Computer Proficiency: Basic Data Entry Skills

Preferred Education and Experience

• Related Experience in a Manufacturing/Warehouse Environment