Production Associate 1

Job Summary

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Safety is always the #1 priority
• Set up, adjust, and efficiently operate semi-automated printing machines
• Examine product for ink smears, design position, print clarity, color accuracy, and other defects; adjust equipment accordingly
• Measure, center, align, and position screens for proper operation
• Ensure the proper supplies are being used for printing
• Ensure orders are printed according to specifications (quality, accuracy, and layout)
• Package finished products for shipping, ensuring only the best products reach our customers
• Change tooling to accommodate the product being printed
• Monitor pre- and post-production processes for quality standards
• Monitor automatic feeding systems for best efficiencies
• Perform preventive maintenance duties on assigned equipment
• Assist in identifying issues and improving the efficiency of the operation
• Reach and, when possible, exceed production goal.
• Support the on-time shipping KPI by producing orders in a timely fashion
• Operate a scale and apply simple math as needed
• Organize workload effectively and work with a strong sense of urgency
• Read and write English and follow verbal instructions
• Work shifts and overtime as scheduled and/or required to meet business timelines

Additional Responsibilities

• Full understanding of how to operate machines safely and the proper steps to take in case of an emergency
• Effectively communicate mechanical problems to the Facilitator or Supervisor
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and a clean, neat work area
• Maintain effective working relationships with other Associates
• Actively participate in and support teamwork and continuous process improvement
• Demonstrate flexibility and commitment to quality
• Reach, bend, twist, push, pull, grasp, sit, or stand for extended periods, and freely move about the facility as needed for the position

Qualifications / Skills

• Education: High School Diploma / GED equivalent, or reading, writing, and math skills of the same level
• Strong communication skills
• Team-player mindset, well organized, and driven to make a positive impact
• Sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm to Keep the Good Going, you will find your way at Koozie Group.
• Koozie Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Koozie Group also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Koozie Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.