Production Associate-Inkjet area

Job Summary:

Set up and operate all production equipment in the Inkjet area. Follow work order instructions closely to ensure a quality product is produced.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Perform all assigned procedures in an efficient manner while observing all safety rules.
• Read and understands work orders, job instructions, and perform all quality control procedures.
• Set up and operate equipment following all mandated Standard Operating Procedures.
• Help create or modify existing Standard Operating Procedures for continual improvement.
• Verify that materials match work order samples and correct quantities are available prior to processing any order.
• Obtain Lead/QC signoff and copy of output sample for first piece produced prior to processing order.
• Verify materials when opening each new carton.
• Match output to sign off sample consistently throughout order to ensure accuracy.
• Continually monitor output quality for doubles, miss-feeds, fold quality, cut quality, print quality, smearing and all other quality requirements.
• Monitor and troubleshoot machine seeking assistance in a timely manner to ensure efficient processing.
• Partner with upstream departments to standardize orders for consistent output on all equipment.
• Report product or order issues that may delay processing to Lead and/or Production Supervisor.
• Ensure all job ending totals match work order instructions prior to releasing order from machine.
• Clear all left-over materials from machine after each order and prior to starting a new.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area at all times.
• Notify Lead/Supervisor when assigned tasks are completed.
• Avoid unnecessary down time
• Complete and submit required daily paperwork.
• Assist in other departments when necessary
• Report any injury to immediate supervisor.
• Understand and comply with applicable company policies (i.e. Attendance, Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, Associate Handbook etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those that and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fast moving material handling equipment or other mechanical equipment. The noise level in the work environment usually is loud.

The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Work hours

This is a full-time position. The incumbent must have the ability to work on varying schedules which might include shift work (day or nights) with scheduled overtime, weekdays or weekends and some holidays. Work hours may vary or change based on customer order requirements.