Operator I

Description

Job Summary: Provides necessary support to the production teams, assist machine operators with assigned tasks, maintain materials and supplies, track inventories, and package finished products.

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Operates a forklift truck to safely deliver materials to and from the factory
• Reads work orders and/or follow oral instructions to determine materials to be mixed for each run
• Loads /unloads materials onto or from pallets, gaylords boxes, and shelves via forklift or by hand
• Loads resins into blenders, grinders, dryers and hoppers by hand or vacuum system
• Maintains and prepare packaging supplies
• Packages all finished products ensuring correct packaging material, labels and details, per customer specification
• Handles materials and inventory control using barcode scanner
• Assists operators with stringing lines and taking rolls off machines
• Assists operators with roll data entry, roll changing, changing trim, mounting unwound rolls, cutovers and cleaning the systems
• Assists warehouse manager with monthly inventory
• Maintains confidentiality of information such as formulas, supplier names, materials, process conditions and set-up information
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education & Skillsets:

• Read a ruler and understand measurements in fractions and decimals
• Read, write and comprehend instructions and correspondence
• Communicate effectively with workers and supervisor
• Add, subtract, divide and multiply with the aid of a calculator
• Perform calculations that include but are not limited to fractions and decimals
• Use a computer for basic data entry of production and materials in database

Preferred Education and Skillsets:

* High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

* Prior Warehouse or manufacturing experience

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee must:

• Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Be able to push or pull heavy objects up to 250 pounds
• Be able to work 12 hours shifts
• Perform repetitive tasks
• Routinely stand, sit, hear, walk, and talk
• Reach, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, twist and balance; sometimes in awkward or tight spaces
• Have good close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Meet Mativ certification requirements to operate Power Industrial Trucks

PPE Requirements:

Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment including;

• Safety shoes (steel toe or composite toe)
• Safety Glasses
• Bump Caps
• Protective Gloves; when performing certain tasks
• Hearing Protection; when required
• Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks

Work Environment:

Conditions are that of a manufacturing environment.

• Air Temperatures can range from cold to hot
• Atmosphere may contain dust, fumes and odors
• May include mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive and radiation hazards

Rotating 12-hour shifts - Nights

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.