Dry End Operator

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Measure all finish products.
• Prep shafts for product being ran.
• Load shafts on the table.
• Keep accurate log of materials ran (computer and sheet).
• Print out tickets for finish product.
• Makes sure the PID ID # is in at shift change.
• Responsible for recipes put in computer on the line.
• Makes sure the line is properly threaded.
• Pull the shaft from the finish product.
• Load & measure cores on the newly prepped shaft.
• Clean rolls as needed.
• Cut samples for the lab and paper work as needed.
• Cut & weigh samples.
• Get all the supplies needed for the job.
• Dump trash can at the end of the shift.
• Sweep up at the end of the shift.
• Absorb all other duties as assigned.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Organization: Must have sound organizational skills in order to process job related data and in relation to work area materials and equipment.
• Communication: Ability to provide relevant and timely information in a clear manner to coworkers and supervision.
• Follow Through: Fulfills the requirements of the position as described. Ability to follow-through on completion of assigned tasks in a timely manner. Anticipates what needs to be done and proceeds without direction in a timely manner.
• Problem Solving: Ability to think through issues and develop solutions in a timely manner.
• Team Building: Willing to work with others and utilize group dynamic to form solutions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and overtime

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit and use hand to finger (key or write), handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• Standing: regularly remaining on one’s feet in an upright position.
• Walking: regularly moving about on foot.
• Sitting: occasionally remaining in the normal seated position.
• Lifting: regularly raising or lowering an object from one level to another.
• Carrying: regularly transporting an object, usually by hand, arm, or shoulder.
• Climbing: frequently ascending or descending objects usually with hands/feet.
• Balancing: regularly maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling over.
• Stooping: occasionally bending the body by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling: occasionally bending the legs to come to rest on one or both knees.
• Crouching: frequently bending body downward and forward by bending legs.
• Reaching: regularly extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Handling: regularly seizing, holding, grasping, or otherwise working with hand(s).
• Fingering: regularly picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers.
• Feeling: regularly perceiving attributes of objects by means of skin receptors.
• Talking: regularly expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words.
• Hearing: regularly perceiving the nature of sounds by the ear.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: regularly performing work through using two or more.
• Medium Work: occasionally lifting of up to 75 lbs.
• Far Acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more.
• Near Acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.
• Depth Perception: ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Field of Vision: ability to see peripherally.
• Accommodation: ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus.
• Color Vision: ability to distinguish and identify different colors.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Extreme Cold: temperature cold enough to cause marked bodily discomfort.
• Extreme Heat: temperature hot enough to cause marked bodily discomfort.
• Temperature Changes: variations in temperature from hot to cold.
• Wet: frequent contact with water or other liquids.
• Humid: conditions with high moisture content to cause bodily reactions.
• Noise: sufficient noise to cause distraction.
• Atmospheric Conditions: conditions that affect the skin or respiratory system.