JOB DESCRIPTION
Production Associate
The Production Associate will work with other team members throughout all departments to perform excellent work and continuously improve. The job will consist primarily of working in a shop floor environment to manufacture, package, and move product in multiple production cells. Work may include operating machinery and recording production data.
Reports to: Production Manager
Key Roles
- Work to standard: Perform work to standards for safety, quality, and time while identifying abnormalities.
- Organize work area: Maintain and improve organization and cleanliness of work area.
- Help solve problems: Support the team in solving problems for customers and improving processes.
- Routine minor maintenance: Regular care and adjustment of tools and equipment.
- Provide value to internal and external customers
- Create and pursue self-development plan
- Other duties as needed: Job duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time and may include potential transfers to other departments and local facilities.
Key Competencies
- Able to read measuring tools (tape measure, calipers)
- Willing and able to operate equipment including, but not limited to saws, metal presses, drill presses, and routers.
- Willingness to learn and follow directions
- Team Player: committed to improving, learning, and collaborating with others
- Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across departments
- Active prioritization of company mission, values, and culture
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing setting. May be subject to the current local weather conditions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Type/Time Expectation
This is a full-time hourly position. Days and hours of work are varying from Sunday evening through Friday evening. 40-45 hours are typical. Occasional additional overtime will be required.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Job duties may include potential transfers to other departments and local facilities as needed.
Skills Required
- Able to read measuring tools (tape measure, calipers)
- Willing and able to operate equipment (saws, metal presses, drill presses, routers)
- Willingness to learn and follow directions
- Team player with strong collaboration and communication skills
- Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
- Perform routine minor maintenance and adjustment of tools and equipment
- Ability to record production data and operate machinery accurately
- Ability to stand for long periods and use hands/fingers for tasks
What We Do
PrimeSource Building Products is one of the largest distributors of building materials in North America and the world's largest purveyor of fasteners. Founded in 1938, it operates as a specialty branded building products company, offering a comprehensive portfolio that includes high-quality fastening solutions and a wide array of building materials tailored for the construction industry.








