Production Associate II

Join our award-winning team at Earthkind as a Production Associate II, working full-time (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM). Why work for us? EarthKind has been named a Top Place to Work in Charlotte for three years running. Recognized for our Work/Life Flexibility Award, we offer a supportive environment and outstanding benefits, including 100% company-paid employee health insurance, dental, vision, a 4% 401(k) match, 100% company-covered short-term disability, life insurance, and more. If you’re detail-oriented with a production background and want to be part of a company that truly values its employees, apply today!
Department: Production
Reports To: Manufacturing Manager
Supervises: None
Role Summary: This role involves stapling headers to product pouches according to established standards, focusing on quality and independent performance. Additional responsibilities include palletizing products at designated cartoner stations and managing case feeding through a tape machine. Quality assurance tasks include visually inspecting products, identifying and correcting quality issues, and reporting any product damage or unusual conditions. Occasional duties include assisting with tasks such as making trays, palletizing, and supporting rework processes.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Staple headers to product pouches following established standards, maintaining a minimum of 90% quality accuracy independently.
• Palletize products at the end of Cartoner A and Cartoner B.
• Operate the tape machine to feed FG cases without assistance.
• Conduct visual inspections on all products passing through the station.
• Actively work to reduce and eliminate errors.
• Promptly report any product damage or unusual conditions.
• Identify and correct quality issues, including rework as needed.
• Support additional assigned tasks, such as making trays, palletizing, and assisting with rework activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:
Experience
2-4 years of experience in general production line or manufacturing.
Working knowledge of good manufacturing practices
Working knowledge of general safety procedures.
Education 
Highschool Diploma or GED.
Interpersonal Skills
This role requires strong communication skills to ensure clear understanding and
coordination with team members and supervisors. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a customer-focused approach, actively listening and responding to production needs to uphold quality standards. Effective teamwork and collaboration are essential, as the role involves working closely with others to meet production goals efficiently.
Other Skills
Basic math and reasoning skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
Proficiency in using basic equipment, such as a pallet jack.
Physical Requirements 
Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions and numbering.
Hearing with normal ranges is helpful for normal conversations. 
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Sitting for extended periods is common but the ability to stand for extended periods of time is required.
Good manual dexterity is required for the use of staplers
May operate pallet jack
Talk, hear, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb
or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
The employee lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
Able to withstand temperatures in a typical warehouse manufacturing environment.
Exposed to dust, odors, oils, cleaning solutions, lubricants, and noise.