POSITION DESCRIPTIONJob title: Production Associate 2Location: OnsiteJob type: Full Time- Hourly $17.50-$25SUMMARYThe position of Production Associate 2 at Garden Society NJ is a fast paced and exciting job! This position reports directly to the Production Lead or Production Manager. The Production Associate 2 will need to have the ability to manage a varied and complex workload and also have technical knowledge of the production of Garden Society NJ’s complex products.The Production Associate 2 will work out of the main facility. The ideal candidate will need to be able to develop good working relationships with a wide range of people including the Packaging Associate 1, Production Lead, Production Manager, Inventory Specialist, Inventory Manager, Operations Manager, Finance Manager, and CEO. The Production Associate 2 needs to ensure strict compliance with the Company’s safety program, compliance program, and quality standards while doing manufacturing at the facility. This person will need to be well organized and have excellent spoken and written communication skills to ensure proper documentation for all inventory and compliance requirements.KEY REQUIREMENTSAbility to manufacture complex and innovative products at the CompanyTrain team members to manufacturer components or products Ability to operate company machinery to manufacture productsMonitor product quality while doing the manufacturing processesComplete and maintain appropriate records, documents, or reportsInspect products for defects and damagesOrganize work table space and keep work area cleanAbide by all company safety and hygiene regulationsContribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize manufacturing processesRecommend and implement measures to improve productivity, performance, product quality, methods, working conditions, and efficienciesCommunicate shift activity to personal and keep them informed of the changes to the equipment, processes and material suppliesWork in compliance with federal and state regulations.Respect and maintain confidentiality of the office, its records and restricted informationMaintain a safe and secure working environmentOther special projects as needed and assigned by your Manager, Operations Manager, or CEOSKILLSWilling and able to work in a variety of areas (plant, warehouse, co-packer facility)Willing and able to lift up to 25 lbs. and complete work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive liftingWilling and able to work shift work including weekday, weekends and nights and overtime to meet production demands as needed and agreed upon by supervisor and employeeExcellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize workAttention to detail and problem solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational and planning skillsModerate computer skills with Microsoft and Google productsGood verbal and interpersonal communication skillsTeamwork skills