Production Operator I

Typical Duties · Operates equipment used to manufacture products from raw materials into finished goods.
· Maintains inventory records of raw materials used in manufacturing and keeps accurate and up-to-date records and/or data sheets on materials in process.
· Performs in-process tests to ensure production meets required specifications.
· Recognizes equipment malfunctions and/or product deficiencies, and troubleshoots errors to achieve continuing optimum production levels.




Job Examples · Hardness, weight, variation, pH and moisture content.
· Follows blueprints, subassembly layouts, and schematics.
· Maintains running accounts of orders received, work completed, and inventory.
· Matches workload, manning, and equipment capacity to existing inventory.
· Prepares and monitors master schedules by working with materials planning, production, and maintenance personnel to coordinate activities.
Requisitions materials after determining delivery dates.
Requirements ·
Skill Level · Acquires basic job skills and learns company policies and procedures; generally, has little or no prior relevant training or work experience.




Competencies / Skill Level Application · Follows established procedures to accomplish tasks.




Job Scope / Complexity · Duties and tasks are routine.