Production Operator

Description

• **Equipment Inspections** : Conduct thorough checks of upstream and downstream equipment before starting the machine.
• Propose and submit process improvement ideas.
• **Line Support** : Prepare carts for packaging, update sample carts, assist with line startups, and monitor the SPC screen.
• **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.
• **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.
• **Safety Switches** : Verify that all safety switches are operational and functioning correctly.
• _Read printed reports and data displayed on computer screens._
• **Material Handling** : Stack boards properly, attach end tags, operate pull carts, package completed units, and print and apply packaging labels.
• **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.
• **Quality Control** : Inspect defects, measure boards, identify and segregate non-conforming products and materials.
• * **Equipment and Quality** : Prepare equipment properly, perform quality checks, and address non-conforming products while following procedures to mitigate risks.
• **Hazard Identification** : Identify and address any area or job hazards before beginning tasks.
• **Emergency Procedures** : Execute emergency stop procedures and respond effectively to emergencies, including manual interventions to prevent critical issues.
• **Documentation** : Accurately maintain required documentation for compliance and traceability in English.
• **Waste and Housekeeping** : Adhere to waste disposal protocols, maintain 5S standards, and ensure a clean and organized workspace.
• _Perform physical tasks such as bending, squatting, standing, and pulling. Getting on and off of a forklift, training for and operating a forklift._
• **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.
• **Forklift Certification** : Obtain and maintain certification for operating both large and small forklifts.
• Participate in corrective actions.
• **Safety and PPE** : Follow EHSS guidelines, use PPE appropriately, and address poor safety practices.

Requirements

• _Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds._
• High School Diploma or GED.
• English, reading, and writing skills are needed for career advancement, including the ability to interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and procedural documents.
• _Must be able to stand for a 12-hour shift._
• **Reading Skills** : Interpret manuals, safety instructions, reports, and understand images, graphs, and coding systems in the work area.
• **Job-Specific Safety Orientation** : Understand and adhere to all relevant safety guidelines.
• C shift is Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday from 6:45am to 7:00pm
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• **Reliability** : Maintain punctuality, stay composed in stressful situations, and work effectively in a structured environment.
• * **Writing Skills** : Write clear, simple sentences, complete technical forms, and apply basic math concepts like estimation and spatial reasoning.
• **Oral Skills** : Communicate effectively, respond to questions, and collaborate with supervisors and team members to support plant improvements.
• Strong communication skills are required to effectively interact with Production Leads, Supervisors, and Extruder Operators.
• _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._
• Diagnosing machine issues through observation and sound.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance