Production Associate I

Overview

Operate machines, fulfill orders, ensure quality, and maintain housekeeping on second shift.

Key Responsibilities

• machine start-up
• batch loading
• qc sampling
• rf picking
• material weighing
• production scheduling

Tasks

-Start-up machinery, review production schedule, load bags into machine and work with batcher to determine when to run the machine. -Collect samples for the QC team and based on results, adjust batch as needed. -Ensure fulfillment of one/two areas below: -Communicate with Leadership and maintenance any equipment and materials needs, shortages, failures, required repairs, forklift inspection results etc. -Ensure team is utilizing raw materials that are not expired and follow correct formulas. -Ensure final product is meeting quality specifications. -Ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of worksite - Sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials/debris and equipment cleaning. -Review order and weigh materials based on order needs - input information into machine that will prepare the batch. -Prepare materials needed for order. -Review Order and list of materials and utilize RF Gun to locate and pick the materials. -Ensure safety protocols are always followed. -Prepare materials for next shift to ensure smooth transition and handoff with minimal downtime.

Requirements

• high school
• math
• communication
• lifting
• standing
• physical

What You Bring

-Lift: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 60 pounds. -Able to utilize math to perform basic weights for formulas. -Sitting: Must be able to sit 5% of the day. -Machine Operation and Order Fulfillment (65%): -Stand: Must be able to stand 80% - 85% of the day. -Staging and Shift Handoff (5%): -High School Diploma or equivalent. -Twisting/Bending: Must be able to twist/bend 20% of the day. -Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling: Must be able to squat/climb/crawl 10% of the day. -Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 55 pounds. -Quality Control (10%) -Able to communicate both in writing and verbally. -Must pass pre-employment physical. -Able to read and interpret directions and order details.

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Benefits

-Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance -13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time -Tuition reimbursement -Flexible spending -1 week paid plant shutdown between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays

About Laticrete International

-A three-generation, family-owned business that expanded into 100+ countries through bold export strategies. -Products range from tile & stone mortars to decorative resinous floors and concrete restoration systems. -Typical projects include high-end tile installations, waterproofing, floor leveling, and masonry builds. -Specialisms span buildings and infrastructure, with durable solutions contributing to LEED-certified sites. -Innovation roots evident in early latex additives and ongoing R&D at ISO 9001-certified facilities. -Standout fact: their SUPERCAP® system redefines underlayment with industry-leading warranties.

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