Production Associate

Job Description Summary
Internal Job Posting Responsible for managing or performing skilled trades and lower-level apprentice craftwork for set-up, calibration, and operation of machines used in production processes including: • Precision tool & part making, and repair typically performed in a machine shop environment • Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machine tool programming • Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) machine tool programming.
JOB SUMMARY
The Compounder is responsible for performing and assisting co-workers in the performance of the liquid cosmetics blending operation. This position also assists the efforts of the Compounding Department of the Rahway Manufacturing & Packaging Facility to meet and/or exceed, productivity, safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals, and ensure the department operates according to established company policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform the daily activities of the liquid cosmetics blending operation and operate various processing and handling equipment.
• Manage the proper selection and utilization of materials and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and leadership.
• Report to leadership any necessary repairs or upgrades needed to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and promptly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems in areas that affect routine tasks.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in the Bulk MFG area.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety guidelines.
• Adhere to GMPs (Growth Management Plant) related to personal hygiene and handling of raw materials & equipment to maintain hygiene standards.
• Suggest and implement process improvements that will increase safety and quality, while reducing costs.
QUALIFICATION
Education
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
Experience
• 3-5 years in a liquid blending manufacturing environment.
Professional Skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and inter-department staff.
• Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments proactively and constructively.
• Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply & divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to assist in providing effective training to department staff in areas such as SOP’s, Safety, Conduct, etc.
• Ability to apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner.
• Ability to prioritize shift priorities as necessary.
• Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments proactively and constructively.
• Uses time effectively.
• Identifies problems promptly. • Gathers information skillfully.
• Make use of alternative solutions including immediate corrective actions and preventative measures.
• Displays willingness to make decisions.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Makes timely decisions.
• Ability to analyze situations in a critical manner presenting proactive ways rather than reactive solutions.
• Tactfully approaches others.
• Reacts well under pressure.
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Accepts responsibility for your actions.
• Follows through on commitments.
• Is consistently at work and on time.
• Arrives at meetings prepared and on time.
• Ability to learn and apply for Guest Supply technology software and programs.
Physical Demands
The physical, mental, and environmental conditions in which the work is performed. The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and lift to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While this position will primarily work in a manufacturing environment, this position may require travel specifically about company events, staff meetings, training sessions & vendor fairs.
• May be required to utilize personal vehicles for business travel that may result in long periods of sitting.
Work Environment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• This position is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, elevated ambient temperature, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.
• May be required to work overtime depending on business needs.
This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions.