General production includes a variety of different positions within the countertop production facility. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
Operate machinery used in the production process or assist machine operators.
Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.
Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and notify operators of any malfunctions.
Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines.
Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.
Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks.
Pack and store materials and products.
Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
Measure amounts of products, lengths of extruded articles, or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications.
Mark or tag identification on parts.
Tie products in bundles for further processing or shipment, following prescribed procedures.
Record information, such as the number of products tested, meter readings, or dates and times of product production.
Read gauges or charts, and record data obtained.
Clean work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, or products.
Break up defective products for reprocessing.
