
(USA) General Production Associate, Manufacturing
- Olathe, KS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Operates and monitors production equipment by following standard operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices
- Ensures all paperwork is accurate
- Documents and records production and quality information
- Operates and troubleshoots state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and systems using automated and manual controls
- Communicates any problems or concerns to management
- Supports continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plant by maintaining process data and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput
- Operates and cleans equipment to maximize throughput and minimize downtime
- Communicates mechanical and operational issues
- Operates equipment at recommended speeds
- Monitors all products to ensure quality and efficiencies are met
- Adheres to all safety procedures and guidelines including using personal protective equipment operating machinery and equipment safely
- Reports any hazards, near misses, injuries, or accidents
- Actively participates in safety trainings and drills
- Maintains cleanliness in the work areas to prevent accidents
- Contributes to the continuous improvement of all safety protocols
- Maintains awareness of surroundings to ensure own safety and the safety of others
- Complies with company policies procedures and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans using the Open Door Policy and applying these in executing business processes and practices
- Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies data and resources collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners identifying priorities deadlines and expectations carrying out tasks communicating progress and information determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities and adapting to and learning from change difficulties and feedback
- Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents
- Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more
- Associate discounts in-store and online
- Education assistance for Associate and dependents
- Parental Leave
- Pay during military service
- Paid Time off - to include vacation, sick, parental
- Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth