Production Associate- 2nd Shift

RESPONSIBILITIES:   Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste. Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work. Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor. Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures. Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards. Other duties as assigned. May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.   BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:    High School Graduate or GED. Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment. Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed and on short notice. Opening is on second shift. Must have a good attendance record. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:    Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment is preferred. Possess an understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:   Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel. Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance. Excellent communication skills. Thrive in a cross-functional team environment. Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines. Strong verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.