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Production Associate
Job Location:
Job Location:
Jackson, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
22 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
US Farathaneis seeking aProduction Associate.We are looking for individuals to become a Production Associate who are dependable adaptable detail oriented and want to grow in their career. We love promoting from within so bring your can-do attitude and outside of the box thinking to our organization! Whether you are just starting your career or looking for something new we have an opportunity for you!
US Farathanehas been a leading source of plastics manufacturing supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black box design concepts to highly engineered composites TPEs and TPOs as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate molding press/equipment per Company procedures.
- Review Operator Display Board prior to running production for work instructions and Quality Alerts.
- Assure product meets established quality criteria of zero non-conformances.
- Correctly record scrap every hour per work instructions.
- Correct application of all internal and external labels when required including removal of all old labels from returnable packaging.
- Correct application of lot control numbers.
- Daily review all applicable quality alerts.
- Immediately notify Supervisor of all discrepancies to established quality checks (ie sample boards inspection instructions SPC etc.).
- Communicate production and quality issues/concerns with associates during communication meetings.
- Keep work area clean and organized.
- Participate in team problem solving activities (ie 8Ds communication meetings etc).
- Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
- Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ie Quality Manual Associate Handbook etc).
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These physical requirements include:
- Frequent standing or walking for long periods of time.
- Frequent lifting or lowering objects up to 35lbs.
- Frequent reaching above/below shoulder and forward.
- Occasional bending stooping and crouching.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time.
US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with company match
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Weekly pay
- Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!
Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies or similar will not be paid a fee and become the property of US Farathane.
The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.
The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Equal Opportunity Employer including disabled and veterans.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
US Farathane is the leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 50 years.
