Production Associate (Wages Starting at $19+/hr.)

Salisbury, MD

How can you make a difference at your job and can have the opportunity to grow?

Join the Salisbury – Spartech Team!

The Salisbury facility manufactures one of the most diverse ranges of product among all of our Spartech locations. We are a leading supplier known for the highest standard of quality, cost competitiveness and innovation. Products coming out of the Salisbury Plant are used extensively in Building and Construction, Industrial, Consumer, and Transportation markets. Our products and prints are used in applications including Camouflage ATVs, RV interiors, custom labeling, car wraps, bumper stickers and much more!

We are currently looking for associates to join our production teams to support our variety of customers. If you meet the qualifications and want to make a difference in a fast-paced environment with a company large enough to offer you room to grow but not so large you become “just a number”, and who has a large focus on safety and success, Spartech might be the ideal company for you!

Job Summary

The Production Associate is responsible for the set up and operation of equipment which blends/mixes/packages/transports the liquid or dry chemicals that comprise our customer products. The Production Associate ensures the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Spartech policies and procedures. Position is an entry-level position within the manufacturing area, primarily responsible for performing weigh-up or packaging duties within the production department.

• Demonstrates & meets qualification on blending, packaging, weighing operations & fork lift.
• Demonstrates team work in all phases of operation.
• Sets up and starts all machines, checking all controls for adherence to mixing or packaging procedures.
• Weighs ingredients to meet recipe specification and inserts into machinery.
• Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.
• Operates machinery to mix, discharge or handle materials according to operating procedures.
• Examines materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.
• May take samples of materials to lab for evaluations and instructions.
• Refers issues/problems to lead/supervisor for disposition.
• Performs all required machine cleaning
• Completes and maintains all required computer inputs. Responsible for data integrity.
• Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
• Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.
• Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
• Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.
• Follows all rules, laws and procedures related to HS&E , ISO and other regulations.
• Other projects/duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

Required Skill:

• Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product recipes/materials.
• Must have mathematical skill to add, subtract, multiply and divide and the apply these skill to weights, measures of volume and distance.
• Must effectively communicate in writing and verbally ,in English.
• Competency in computer and PC software including email, internet, and MS office.
• Must have manual dexterity for hand tools of various types.
• Must be able to drive fork lift.
• Must have problem solving skills and some mechanical aptitude.

Required Education & Experience:

• US High School diploma or GED equivalency
• Six (6) months to one (1) year of industrial experience

Benefits

We offer competitive salary, incentives, and benefit programs. – Most Benefits Start Day ONE!

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company paid Life & Long-term/Short-term disability programs.
• 401(k) with strong company match.
• 120 hours Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date),.
• 11 paid holidays.

Spartech LLC, headquartered in Maryland Heights, Missouri is a leading manufacturing organization in the Custom Sheet & Roll Stock and Packaging industries with over a dozen locations throughout the United States. We have a broad customer base with extensive product offerings. Many of our materials are used in products you might see every day— for example if you start your morning with a yogurt or your child eats a single serving peanut butter—you may have already seen some of our materials. More unique uses of our materials can be seen in Military or security applications; for example, with bullet proof materials. From routine daily-life to life-saving applications—we make a difference. Our broad scope of products and services keep our environment interesting and challenging with a culture focused on success.

Spartech, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. Spartech will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.