Job Summary
This position reports directly to the shift supervisor and must work in coordination with co-workers to be effective. This position is primarily responsible for producing quality product.
Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to the following:
• Read and follow instructions for each job
• Complete paperwork correctly and return it to supervisor at the end of the shift
• Maintain production rate on each product
• Troubleshooting production equipment
• Machine responsibilities include the following:
• Set up the machine (glue lines, correct diameter head, machine settings, etc.);
• Make sure the machine has required material;
• Check to be certain material is going into the machine correctly;
• Once setup is complete, turn machine on
• Make sure product is correct width, length and thickness.
• Make sure product has correct components.
• Inspect quality of parts as job is running
• Train new operators when assigned
• Aid in the production of quality products in an efficient and safe manner
• Maintain a neat and orderly workstation
• Follow safety protocol and wear required protective gear
• Must be able to maintain good attendance
• Lifting / moving up to 40 pounds consistently
• Standing, bending, stooping, reaching vertically as well as horizontally to reach parts
• Ability to perform repetitive task for extended periods
• Discuss machine status with incoming and outgoing shifts
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds to a height of 4 to 5 feet and hold away from body then place it on the floor.
• Direct activities of mixer/utility to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
• Perform other job duties as assigned
Qualifications and/or Skills Needed:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Experience operating & troubleshooting production equipment
Experience with preventative maintenance
Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude
Must have good reading, writing, and math skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as shown below. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as shown below.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.