Production Operator I

JOB TITLE: Production Operator I

DATE OF NOTICE:  6/5/2025                                                                                           Job Classification: Direct Labor, Hourly

LAST DATE TO APPLY:  6/19/2025                                                                              Reports to: 2nd Shift Operations Supervisor

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  Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operation of hand pack and displays lines.
• Lead a small team of team members daily.
• Able to communicate to, train, coach and develop team members assigned to area of responsibility.
• Must drive productivity and efficiency performance in the workstation while maintaining highest levels of safety and quality.
• Maintains adherence to production schedules for the workstation. Ensures work is completed at the correct quantity and in the proper time frame.
• Performs changeovers as needed.
• Good understanding of operations cards and schematics.
• Performs necessary calculations before and after each production order. Completes necessary paperwork to record production and quality performance daily.
• Ensures standard quality checks are performed properly and regularly.
• Always keeps work cell neat and clean. Maintains lean work environment and strives to eliminate waste in the workstation.

• Maintain safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic; following standards and procedures; complying with operating policies and regulations; wear all required safety PPE and operate all work duties in a safe manner following proper procedures.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Team oriented
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math skills with strong attention to detail including speed and accuracy in counting and verification.
• Strong communication both written and verbal
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Highly motivated team player, willing to accept additional responsibilities and strive for continuous improvement.
• Interact with and work well with others in various fast changing environments/ situations.

Essential Functions

• Occasional lifting and moving material or objects that are average weight continuously and heavy weight material or objects frequently
• Move light weight objects or material overhead occasionally
• Bend, stretch, and reach low and high places frequently
• Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists
• Ability to perform standing job for 12 consecutive hours
• Operate computer and other production equipment
• Ascend/descend ladder

Manual Effort Applied                                                                                       Time Effort Applied

Negligible             --Up to 1 lb                                                                            Rare                       --Up to 15%

Very Light              --Over 1 lb. and up to 5 lbs                                                Occasional            --Over 15% and up to 40%

Light                       --Over 5 lbs. and up to 25 lbs                                            Frequent                --Over 40% and up to 70%

Average                 --Over 25 lbs. and up to50 lbs                                           Continuous           --Over 70%

Heavy                    --Over 50 lbs                                                                         Occasional            --Over 15% and up to 40%

Newell Brands and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.