Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented, flexible, and reliable Manufacturing Associate to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient, safe, and high-quality production of our products. You will operate specialized industrial equipment, handle routine machine upkeep, and perform critical quality control checks to meet our rigorous standards.
Compensation Benefits:
- Starting Pay: $25.00 per hour
- Incentives: Bonus opportunities available for all employees!
- Work-Life Balance: Consistent 4-day work week with a guaranteed 3-day weekend every week.
- Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Vacation.
- Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Core Responsibilities
- Equipment Operation: Set up, operate, and monitor industrial manufacturing equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Maintenance & Sanitation: Clean, sanitize, and perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery and workstations to ensure safety and operational efficiency.
- Quality Control: Conduct regular inspections of raw materials and finished products to detect defects, measure specifications, and ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Documentation: Accurate logging of production data, equipment maintenance logs, and quality control checklists using basic mathematical tracking.
Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to all safety protocols, environmental guidelines, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Qualifications Skills:
- Teamwork Flexibility: Must be a strong team player with a flexible mindset to adapt to changing production needs.
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Mathematical Skills: Strong basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions) for measuring and tracking production data.
- Communication: Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to follow safety instructions and log operational data.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs), and navigate a busy production floor.
- Experience: Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial production environment is preferred but not required.
Work Environment Logistics - Location: Onsite at our manufacturing facility in New Bedford, MA.
- Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Safety Gear: Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection as designated.