Production Operator Intern (Work Based Learning)

General Duties & Functions

• Performs assigned activities on production line(s), including operation of equipment in accordance with work and safety instructions as well as production specifications and schedules
• Performs tasks efficiently with high attention to detail, ensuring achievement of volume, cost, and safety targets, as well as quality standards
• Serves as a resource to others by sharing information, production techniques and demonstrating functional tasks to assist newly assigned team members
• Assists in troubleshooting of shop floor problems pertaining to equipment, machines, raw materials, and design
• Monitors equipment, tools, process and systems to anticipate and/or detect non-routine issues that could lead to equipment malfunction, production delays and/or quality-related matters
• Loads materials into production systems in a timely and efficient manner, operates automation and production control systems as assigned
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and production equipment, ensuring adherence to health and safety requirements
• Openly and proactively shares feedback and recommendations with leaders for continual improvement in production operations, operating procedures and processes
• Lifts materials and tools manually as needed to position for proper machine loading, unloading and inspection
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to load and unload material from manual and automated equipment with little supervision
• Possess basic computer and data entry skills, including the ability to operate and load simple computer programs as required to run production equipment
• Demonstrates team spirit, shows flexibility and positive attitude as an active team contributor
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills, is able to recognize and appropriately escalate issues when situations arise
• Ability to successfully complete pre-h