Production Assistant

In this role, you will assist the shift supervisor with production work flow activities to achieve efficient and smooth production operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compiles and maintains records such as container/storage labeling, inventory transactions, in process production reports and status and location of materials.
• Examines materials and packaging being handled and verifies labeling and packaging for accuracy and checks for discrepancies such as damaged or unmarked materials and product.
• Completes weighing, counting, inventory reporting, packaging, and storage of finished product.
• Restocks material, boxes, and other supplies for people working in production.
• Identifies type and quantity of materials required and availability for production by reviewing production schedules, work orders and inventory reports while also communicating with supervisor.
• Accurately computes amount of material required to complete job orders.
• Timely locates and distributes materials to specified production areas to avoid any production interuption.
• Safely operates the forklift to various work and storage areas in the delivery and storage of materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Cleans and maintains work area and equipment used (such as hoppers and dryers) and assists in maintaining organization throughout the production areas.
• Assists with relieving machine operators for breaks.
• Assists with the communication and monitoring of part quality specifications.
• Participates in the training and development of machine operators.
• Actively assists in maintaining production goals and ISO expectations.
• Assists with the set up and cleaning of grinders, dryers, loaders, and additive feeders.
• Assits with dismantling set up and puts equipment and toold in their proper storage area.
• Occasionally opens containers/ barrels/gaylords and accurately mixes additives with the raw materials in blender or tumbler according to specifications.
• Offers suggestions for productivity improvement and work flow processes.