Production Assistant jobs in Reading, PA

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages team w/ lead operator and in the absence                  
• Helps in cleaning work area
• Coordinates with Wet Line Supervisor to complete production schedule
• Sets production machinery to product specification
• Assigns/rotates line duties among team members
• Checks bottles for proper sealing (15min intervals)
• Helps with taking samples for quality control as needed
• Maintains cleanliness of work area
• Assists in evaluating team members
• Documents and maintains proper paperwork
• Wears the proper safety equipment (safety shoes)
• Any other duties as requested directed or assigned by the manager/supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• Prior manufacturing experience preferred, at least 1 year

Education and Experience:                                                                                              

• High School graduate or equivalent

Licenses / Certifications          

• None required.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Comprehensive operating knowledge of all available processing equipment and processes 
• Basic understanding of computers
• Good communication skills with a capacity to present, discuss and explain issues coherently and logically both in writing and verbally.
• Clear decision-making ability
• Basic math skills
• Good team player, self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
• Good influencing and persuasion skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams and build successful relationships at all levels
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assists Lead Operator/Supervisor in managing and directing line personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include safety compliance, training new employees, assigning work, appraising performance and providing continual feedback on both positive and negative performance. The assistant holds line personal accountable, addressing complaints and resolving problems through their supervisor
• Demonstrates commitment to company values
• Fosters a positive cooperative work environment
• Troubleshoots line issues
• Preforms proper care of equipment, reporting problems to maintenance
• Responsible for production changeover

Equipment to Be Used:

• Computer, copier
• Hi-lift, Standard forklift, Walkie-rider, Pallet jack
• Line Equipment (fill machine, labeler, capper, sealer)
• Pallet Wrapping Machine

Training Required:

 Forklift Operation (certified to operate upon hire)

HACCP Training (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points, example: line filters)

Filler Machine Operation

Cap Machine Operation

Typical Mental Demands:

• Ability to work under stress with interruptions and deadlines
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to master basic math skills
• Ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions