1ST SHIFT RETURN LINE OPERATOR

About the Role

Perform the production process to optimize the use of all resources in meeting and/or exceeding established plant goals and client/customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Identify parts and colors
• Troubleshoot any machine abnormalities
• Productively learn and operate machine, produce quality products, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment
• Follow all safety, quality, production, materials, and plant policies and procedures
• Demonstrate behavior that aligns with plant expectations and CITE principles
• Complete all training required for operation of assigned area
• Locate and move material from the return saw outfeed to the line infeed
• Setup DET on the correct program according to parts being ran
• Adjust feeder as needed for material size
• Setup edge bander with the correct color edge banding for material being ran
• Coordinate MRP Comp orders with colors
• Available to work assigned schedule and shift hours as necessary to meet client/customer requirements
• Operate computer software necessary to assigned area
• Train new or back-up operators using certified peer trainer tools and techniques
• Responsible for daily 5S/clean-up expectations for assigned area
• Participate on Kaizen, TPM, and cross-functional team events as requested
• Perform other duties as directed by plant management

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED preferred; in lieu of education, extensive knowledge of all processes associated within the scope of the respective team may be considered
• Manufacturing/work experience and willingness to learn to operate required positions in the team assigned
• Record of successful team support, meeting work performance expectations, and commitment toward continuous improvement
• Experience performing duties in a team environment committed to positive performance and SQDC goal achievement
• Demonstrate behavior that supports the company’s core values and CITE principles
• Excellent communication skills; knowledge of Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook preferred
• Must read, analyze, and interpret common business documents such as packing lists, manifests, bills of lading, pallet tickets, or job orders
• Must communicate effectively with co-workers and customers/clients in an effort to respond to common inquiries or complaints
• Use basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for tasks such as inventory control, material ordering, and job order verification
• Perceive problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Interpret an assorted number of tasks or instructions

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to see, hear, crouch, use stairs to access work area, stand, bend, reach, and feel with hands and arms, and walk for the entirety of the shift
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor manufacturing environment
• Noise level is usually moderate to high and requires the use of hearing protection
• Safety protection, glasses, hearing, and gloves are required
• Overtime required per overtime policy as production demands