Continuous Foam (CF) Line Multi-Tasker

About the role

Smithers-Oasis is seeking a self-motivated and reliable individual to fill the role of Continuous Foam (CF) Line Multi-Tasker. This position assists as needed for the startup and shutdown of the CF Line, secures materials, and is responsible for the loading and unloading of bun bays to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Complete the CF Line Cross Training Matrix
• Assist as needed during the startup of each run on the CF Line
• Offloads buns as produced and accurately measures the height, width, and length of the buns. Records the data in the appropriate Excel spreadsheet.
• Maintains the accuracy of both Bun Bay Tracking centers
• Serves as primary back-up to the Compounder/Utility worker of the CF line and provides materials and logistical support to the Foam Manufacturing area
• Maintains effective communication at all times with the foam head operator to ensure that overall team performance and product quality is maintained
• Maintains proper working functions of all equipment in assigned area and reports any malfunctions to the department manager, doing maintenance work orders when appropriate
• Ensures that all areas are maintained within the 5S + Safety audits
• Supports rotation of Bun Bay operations so that each employee is limited to ½ the scheduled shift on any given day
• Acts as back up to the Compounder/ Utility worker and the QA Technicians
• Assists in obtaining, moving paper rolls, monitoring the inventory of paper, and paper set-up for the CF line
• Remains in the area of the CF Line during each foam run in order to be available for handling mechanical problems or necessary batch adjustments
• Has primary responsibility for ensuring Hot Melt production is completed
• Performs cycle counts and assists in year-end inventory as needed
• Testblocks and scale up for production of new and low volume foam for orders
• Cleans the Continuous Foaming (CF) Line Conveyor and reactor assembly at the direction of Senior Foaming Staff
• Acts under the direction of the Foaming/QA Manager as backup to the CF Line Compounder, Utility worker or QA Technician
• Is expected to learn and make decisions, in conjunction with the QA Technician, regarding foam line changes to improve foam quality or meet specified specifications
• Makes mechanical or chemical changes as needed to support foam production
• Maintains foam yield information in Excel and daily foam line information in QA database in Access
• Enters runs into E1 or current business system and maintains proper knowledge of all foaming-associated E1 functions
• Fills out required training check list sheet
• Completes work orders and production reports as directed
• Follows and tracks training for back up positions through the Foaming Manager
• Follows established safety procedures and informs the department manager of any unsafe conditions
• Properly uses required personal protective equipment, including respirator, when appropriate
• Understands and follows standard operating procedures
• Aids in improvements to standard operating procedures
• Ensures a clean work environment by maintaining daily housekeeping responsibilities in work areas
• Performs other duties, as directed, based on training or skills
• Learns and participates in Smithers-Oasis continuous improvement activities
• Supports and leads by example the Core Values of the organization

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required
• Ability to understand math/chemistry concepts, and mechanical and physical concepts
• Good decision-making ability to use resourcefulness or judgment to adapt to variations in problems encountered
• Education/experience of technical nature which will give a background sufficient to understand technical problems of average nature such as problems involving the laws of motion, stress in metals, strength of materials, etc.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Tools
• Two years’ experience in a similar position of a technical nature
• Computer data entry skills required and chemical process control experience desired
• Ability to follow general instructions and standard practices
• Ability to handle chemical materials in bags (90 pounds), WIP foam, and drums/totes and ability to climb ladders to top of tanks or bulk delivery trucks
• Exceptional care; damage which may occur would have serious consequences and would be very costly
• Safety awareness, as the safety of others depends entirely on the actions of the employee in this position
• Safe operation of a lift truck is required, and this individual must have or obtain lift truck operator’s license

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to understand math/chemistry concepts, and mechanical and physical concepts
• Good decision-making ability to use resourcefulness or judgment to adapt to variations in problems encountered
• Two years’ experience in a similar position of a technical nature
• Computer data entry skills
• Chemical process control experience
• Ability to follow general instructions and standard practices
• Ability to handle chemical materials in bags (90 pounds), WIP foam, and drums/totes
• Safe operation of a lift truck

Skills

• Understanding of math/chemistry concepts
• Understanding of mechanical and physical concepts
• Decision-making ability
• Technical problem-solving skills
• Computer data entry skills
• Chemical process control experience
• Ability to follow general instructions and standard practices
• Ability to handle chemical materials in bags (90 pounds), WIP foam, and drums/totes
• Safe operation of a lift truck

Benefits

This position offers monthly and annual attendance bonuses. Our company culture places a high value on integrity and trust, respect, collaboration, and a proper work/life balance. There is an opportunity to add value to the organization and build strong professional relationships. A full-time career with a competitive salary and benefit plan options, generous paid-time off, and an immediately vested company-matched 401k plan is offered.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.45 - $25.95 per hour.

Schedule

This position has a typical work schedule of Monday through Thursday from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm. When necessary, an earlier start time will be required to meet the demands of the production schedule.