Production Associate
Owens Corning · Haleyville
Overview:
Production Associates are responsible for creating quality products for our customers. They are central to our operations and our success.
Responsibilities:
- Operate machinery required for particular position in a safe and efficient manner, to include training of new and existing operators in the carrying out of their duties.
- Inspect product for defects and take appropriate action as per work instructions, monitor Quality Technician for consistency
- Carry out measurements and weight checks
- Assemble product as per instructions with a focus on quality and safety.
- Practice Masonite Lean Manufacturing Techniques including 5S+1
- Communicate efficiently with other employees and the leadership team in order to ensure quality product is made timely
- Read and interpret list counts and complete all departmental paperwork correctly and timely
- Perform weekly EHS audits
- Participate in Safety Kaizens and Haleyville Masonite Plant Kaizens
- Help create/implement poke yokes for quality issues
- Read, understand and follow production schedules
- Set up and adjust equipment
- Gather materials as needed
- Operate motorized equipment (ie forklift, KVAL lifts, etc) as needed
- Perform minor preventative maintenance and operator care as required
- Assist Management, Maintenance and Quality personnel when troubleshooting equipment, process or material issues
- Communicate effectively for flow of product through the plant
- Maintain downtime records and production information as appropriate
- Perform housekeeping duties
- Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
- Work safely and follow safety rules and procedures
Skills and Qualifications:
- Basic reading and writing skills
- Ability to add and subtract fractions and whole numbers, convert fractions to decimals
- Proficient at reading/interpreting
- High level of dexterity
- Must work well as a team
- Able to work with little supervision
- Attention to detail
- Able to lift up to 80 lbs
- Frequent ending, twisting, stooping
- Must work at a fast pace
- Standing for long continuous hours
- Ability to work in a mildly controlled environment - can expect some cold and heat during extreme weather conditions; mildly dusty environment
- Ability to read a tape measure