Seasonal Production Associate, Bay Photo Lab, Scotts Valley, CA

Sensaria is a leader in the Wall Decor and Print-On-Demand industry. We operate 8+ e-commerce storefronts, two business-to-business brands, in-house art creation, and coast-to-coast production facilities. Sensaria brings moments and art to life. We are proud to be a leading innovator in our industry, enabling more for customers -more products, more quality and speed. We are enthusiastic, we think bigger and work hard to unlock opportunity and achieve incredible results.
We are seeking a Seasonal Production Associate to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success.
Job Description Overview: Seasonal Production Associate
Seasonal Production Associate has the primary responsibility to work in the manufacturing process of the organization. This position is responsible for safety, quality, and throughput. They are also required to perform laborious duties producing products in a timely manner, either through a manual or machine-based process. This is a full-time position requiring consistent dependable attendance. This position is not exempt from overtime.
Working Environment and Physical Demands
Fast-paced production environment. Requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, lifting (weights up to 50 lbs) and stretching. Requires operator to be on their feet 100% of the time. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate manufacturing equipment. Requires a normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to read numbers, reports and computer terminals. The environment is climate controlled. Equipment in the working area operates with the use of magnets which may interfere with cardiac pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD’s).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
GENERAL LABOR: 80% of position responsibility

At the direction of the Lead(s) or Production Manager(s); complete all duties as assigned. These include:

Organizing and moving canvas orders
Laminating
Use scanners to identify and print labels
Installing image
Putty work
Fold
Bag and Peel
Inspect and Pack
Trim and cut
Sort
Poster roll/pack
Material Bond
Use measuring devices such as tapes, gauges, and rulers.
Assemble or disassemble objects.
Maintain focus on safety, ensuring self and other team members are following safety policies and adhering to PPE standards
Ensure all products are being produced to a high level of quality
Be working at a pace consistent with any established throughput rates and/or cycle times
Be working at all times, either performing duties to complete orders or maintaining housekeeping/5S
Communicate all concerns, issues or observations related to safety, quality, or continuous improvement to lead(s) or manager(s)
Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and/or best practices
Appropriately manage timecard and schedule

EQUIPMENT TROUBLESHOOTING: 10% of position responsibility

Conduct basic troubleshooting of production equipment

Work with leads and maintenance technicians on appropriate repairs of all equipment

Work with leads to ensure basic maintenance and cleanliness of all production equipment
Communicate machine downtime to leads and assist with the repair as needed

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: 10% of position responsibility

Identify and communicate potential process improvements – assist Production Manager(s) and Lead(s) on all improvement initiatives
Identify cost savings opportunities (labor and yield) – assist Production Manager(s) and Lead(s) on all cost savings initiatives.
Commitment to good communication between employees across all shifts to ensure process changes and improvements are implemented consistently and effectively

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

Fit for doing laborious work for up to 12-hour shifts
Willing to work on a rotating shift, for long hours and overtime as necessary
Willing to learn and put in their best efforts for production
Quality minded
Safety focused
Team player
Capable to working in demanding situations when required
Able to lift and carry up to 49lbs unassisted and 50+ lbs with an assist
Must be able to communicate effectively (Some areas/job functions may require English)
Prefer general production experience
High School diploma, G.E.D or equivalent work experience

INTELLECTUAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to take direction
Must be able to work as a team
Work under compressed timelines and other resource limitations
Must be flexible to learn other duties and positions within the organization and perform these duties at the direction of the Production Manager or Lead