Position Summary:
The Production Associate is responsible to ensure the smooth operation of machines and participate in ensuring the utmost quality of product.
Responsible for:
- Packing a variety of manufactured products (lids and containers) accurately and efficiently
- Ensuring that close attention is paid to the quality of the products that are coming off the machines – putting aside defective products and communicating to Shift Supervisor
- Following and complying with Cube Management System (CMS)
Duties:
- Check quality of product (lids/containers)every stack top and bottom (flip stack prior to bagging) - look for short shots, warping, black spots, witness marks, long gates, etc.
- Apply appropriate clear bag to the stack and pack and tape the bag closed
- Place bagged product into the appropriate bin as indicated by the bin placard
- Notify supervisor immediately when any quality issues are discovered
- Count and document the number of plastic sleeves of products that are packed during each shift
- Ensure that all parts are removed from the machine, table and over top of the conveyor before starting a new order
- Place new placard onto new bin
- Ensure any scrap parts are placed into the scrap bin – weigh and record as required
- Printing boxes
- Printing labels from Dynamics program
- Sweep floor and ensure that any spills (oil, water, resin, parts) are cleaned up in a timely manner
- Notify supervisor immediately of any hazards, incidents or accidents
- Maintain a clean workstation(s) at all time
- Perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor
Skills and Education
- Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent
- Basic math and computer skills
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English
- Must have attention to detail
- Must be able to differentiate between colors and their shades
Soft Skills
- Problem solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Interpersonal Skills - the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
- Oral communication - the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, group presentations and meetings.
- Written Communication - the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
- Planning/organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
- Quality control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
- Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
- Safety and security - the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
Other Job Requirements
- Must be able to speak, read and write English
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must have full range of motion.
- Must be able to bend, twist and lift up to 30lbs on a continuous basis
- Must be able to sit, stand/walk for long periods of time
- Able to work 12 hour rotating continental shifts
Job Type: Full-time, 12 hour rotating continental shifts
Ability to Commute: Aurora, ON (required)
Work Location: In person
- Extended dental, health and vision coverage upon completion of 3 month probationary period.
- RRSP Program: Eligible to participate after 3-month probationary period.
- Quarterly Bonus: Eligible to participate after 3-month probationary period.
- Free on-site parking