Production Associate

Position: Production Associate

Location: Waynesville, NC 
Wage: $18.76/hour + $2 shift differential pay for Night shift
Shift:  Night 12 hour shifts

While reporting to the Shift Supervisor, as an inspector packer you will be responsible for packing thermoformed trays in a quick and safe manner.

What you'll be doing:

• Retrieve parts from trim press

• Place parts in specified relationship to each other

• Inspect stacks of parts for defects

• Place parts in bag, seal bag and place in corrugated boxes

• Tend machines, such as trim press and pack station parts handling equipment

• Cut and stack sheet when needed

• Grind sheet and trays as needed

• Build and/or stage all packaging material per Product Specification

• Fill out label and flow bills correctly

• Use pallet jacks to place skids of product in warehouse

• Assist Operator when starting line

• Help train new employees when necessary

• Follow all safety policies and procedures

• Must be able to correctly follow housekeeping policy

• Comply with all company policies and procedures

• Other duties as requested by Supervisor

• Overtime required at times

We'd love to hear from you if:

• We expect you to be Toppan mission driven

• Previous experience in packing/warehousing is extremely helpful

• You have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.

• To succeed in this role you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.

• Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must.

• You will need to be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.

• Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.

• You will need to have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.

• You will need to able to perform repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time.

• You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

• No prior manufacturing experience required.

Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment.  You must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects in the packing line.  You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.