SR PRODUCTION ASSEMBLER

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the ERC Production Manager, Production Supervisors, and Production Leads, the Senior Production Assembler performs advanced production assembly, packaging, quality control, and material-handling tasks in support of Opportunity Village’s (OV) various production lines within the Employment Resources Center. This position serves as an experienced production team member who helps maintain workflow, accuracy, safety, and quality standards to support successful contract execution and delivery to OV’s customers.

Embrace Opportunity Village's core values by cultivating positive and meaningful CONNECTIONS with participants and team members, demonstrating ENTHUSIASM, high standards of PRODUCTIVITY, authentic STEWARDSHIP, and consistent participation in individual and team DEVELOPMENT.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Utilize appropriate methods for working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
2. Complete advanced packaging, assembly, labeling, stenciling, and production tasks to specification with consistent speed, accuracy, and attention to detail.
3. Ensure production requirements, quality standards, and customer specifications are met consistently.
4. Support efficient workflow by helping organize materials, supplies, workstations, and completed products for assigned production lines.
5. Perform quality assurance checks by measuring, inspecting, counting, or verifying finished products, components, or assemblies for accuracy, function, and adherence to specifications.
6. Assist with package reports, counts, product documentation, and proper marking of containers, including stenciling, labeling, and related identification requirements.
7. Work cooperatively with production leads, team members, and volunteers to meet quotas, goals, and customer deadlines.
8. Consistently meet or exceed established production matrix goals, including productivity, quality, accuracy, and timeliness standards for assigned work areas.
9. Monitor tools, equipment, supplies, and work areas to confirm proper functionality, cleanliness, and readiness for a successful production process.
10. Identify and communicate production issues, quality concerns, material shortages, or process delays to production leadership in a timely manner.
11. Follow established production procedures, work instructions, quality control procedures, and correct pallet-stacking patterns.
12. Participate in safety initiatives, including Safety Committee activities, and support the implementation of established safety procedures.
13. Assist with training support for new or less experienced team members by demonstrating proper procedures and answering routine process questions as directed, without assuming supervisory authority.
14. Make every effort to increase productivity and efficiency without compromising quality, safety, or customer requirements.
15. Report suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Isolation, and Abandonment (ANEIA) immediately as mandated by state law.
16. May be assigned other duties as needed.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory responsibility for team members but may provide task guidance, training, and direction to volunteers as assigned.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, co-workers, production leads, and supervisors, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects, discrepancies, or process concerns.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction while remaining cooperative and team-oriented.
• Ability to interpret work instructions, production documentation, package reports, and quality requirements.
• Ability to support productivity, organization, and quality control in a fast-paced production environment.
• Have a positive and enthusiastic outlook.
• Ability to set priorities, follow through to completion of tasks, work well under pressure, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to conduct tasks and successfully perform under critical deadlines.
• Ability to resolve multiple complex issues simultaneously while remaining calm in stressful situations.
• Must possess social perceptiveness to assess and understand others’ reactions and behaviors.
• Must encompass a professional demeanor and model respectful workplace conduct.
• Ability to define problems, communicate concerns, and draw valid conclusions.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required: Minimum of two (2) years of production, assembly, packaging, warehouse, manufacturing, or related work experience.
• Required: Obtain pallet jack certification within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred: Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described below are representative of those a team member must meet to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions of the position. The list below of minimum essential functions is illustrative of the minimums only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed.

• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Frequent bending, sitting, standing, lifting, climbing, and walking.
• Ability to tolerate slight to extreme indoor and outdoor temperatures.
• Ability to endure varied noise levels from moderate to loud.
• Ability to tolerate stress and conduct tasks and successfully perform under critical deadlines.