Production Operator

Overview

Operate and manage production line tasks, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• quality control
• equipment inspection
• material handling
• documentation
• process improvement
• safety checks

Tasks

-Read printed reports and data displayed on computer screens. -Safety Switches: Verify that all safety switches are operational and functioning correctly. -Wear and operate required safety equipment, including earplugs and safety glasses. -Documentation: Monitor the production screen, update Tier 1 boards, and complete required paperwork, including FPI, BOM, measurement sheets, and changeover forms. Replace line standards during changeovers. -Housekeeping: Maintain cleanliness in the groover, side print, stacking, and scrap areas. Dust walls and equipment, empty trash bins, weigh waste, and ensure proper tool storage. -Quality Control: Inspect defects, measure boards, identify and segregate non-conforming products and materials. -Participate in corrective actions. -Safety and PPE: Follow EHSS guidelines, use PPE appropriately, and address poor safety practices. -Supply Management: Refill materials (e.g., banding, black sheets, banding boards) and safely remove, weigh, and transfer defective scrap or line purge to the regrind area. -Hazard Identification: Identify and address any area or job hazards before beginning tasks. -Waste and Housekeeping: Adhere to waste disposal protocols, maintain 5S standards, and ensure a clean and organized workspace. -Line Support: Prepare carts for packaging, update sample carts, assist with line startups, and monitor the SPC screen. -Equipment and Quality: Prepare equipment properly, perform quality checks, and address non-conforming products while following procedures to mitigate risks. -Material Handling: Stack boards properly, attach end tags, operate pull carts, package completed units, and print and apply packaging labels. -Documentation: Accurately maintain required documentation for compliance and traceability in English. -Safety Guards: Ensure all covers for moving parts are securely in place before operation. -Hazards and Escalation: Identify and minimize risks and follow escalation procedures as needed. -Equipment Inspections: Conduct thorough checks of upstream and downstream equipment before starting the machine. -Propose and submit process improvement ideas. -Perform physical tasks such as bending, squatting, standing, and pulling. Getting on and off of a forklift, training for and operating a forklift. -Emergency Procedures: Execute emergency stop procedures and respond effectively to emergencies, including manual interventions to prevent critical issues.

Requirements

• forklift
• high school
• 12‑hour
• communication
• reliability
• safety

What You Bring

-Writing Skills: Write clear, simple sentences, complete technical forms, and apply basic math concepts like estimation and spatial reasoning. -Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a continuous manufacturing environment. -Oral Skills: Communicate effectively, respond to questions, and collaborate with supervisors and team members to support plant improvements. -Forklift Certification: Obtain and maintain certification for operating both large and small forklifts. -Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled. -Diagnosing machine issues through observation and sound. -English, reading, and writing skills are needed for career advancement, including the ability to interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and procedural documents. -Reading Skills: Interpret manuals, safety instructions, reports, and understand images, graphs, and coding systems in the work area. -Fine motor skills to operate tools, like stapling the labels onto boards, running the hand saw, banding machine and operating forks of a forklift to move product and materials. -Reliability: Maintain punctuality, stay composed in stressful situations, and work effectively in a structured environment. -C shift is Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday from 6:45am to 7:00pm -Job-Specific Safety Orientation: Understand and adhere to all relevant safety guidelines. -Must be able to stand for a 12-hour shift. -Role and Handover: Understand the role’s impact on safety, quality, delivery, and cost, ensuring smooth shift transitions. -High School Diploma or GED. -Strong communication skills are required to effectively interact with Production Leads, Supervisors, and Extruder Operators. -Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

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Benefits

-D shift is Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday from 6:45pm to 7:00am

About Fiberon Decking

-With a focus on quality and sustainability, Fiberon has grown to become a leader in the composite decking market. -The company’s innovative decking products are made from recycled wood and plastic, offering superior durability and aesthetics. -Fiberon’s offerings cater to both residential homeowners and commercial developers, enhancing outdoor spaces with low-maintenance solutions. -Known for their range of colors, textures, and finishes, Fiberon decks are a popular choice for creating long-lasting outdoor environments. -In addition to decking, the company also provides railing, lighting, and fasteners, creating complete outdoor living systems. -Fiberon has expanded its reach globally, with manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and products available in numerous countries. -Standout projects include large-scale commercial installations and upscale residential properties where quality and aesthetics matter most.

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