Fabrication Operator

Department: Fabrication • Reports to: Production Supervisor

About the role

Packs product via a conveyor into drying racks, cardboard boxes or bins containing plastic bags. Packs finished product obtained from drying racks or storage boxes into plastic bags or cardboard boxes.

Schedule

12-hour rotating shift:

• Week one: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Week two: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Removes product from conveyor belt and places product into drying racks, boxes, or bags.
• Packs product into drying racks, boxes or bags.
• Using heavy-duty tape machines, cuts tape and wraps product for storage delivery.
• Lifts and removes completed boxes or bags and places on/in designated location, wagon or pallet.
• Receives verbal and written job assignments; reads and complies with product description and packing instructions on Quality/Production Data sheet.
• Completes “Operator Production/Quality Report,” packing report, worksheets and/or “special” customer requirement inspection forms where required.
• Performs visual inspections and/or uses measuring devices such as scales, steel rule and calipers to ensure acceptable finished product quality.
• Notifies supervisor of discrepancies, and records required information on Operator Quality Report.
• Inventories tape, labeling, bags, boxes or drying racks and notifies Material Handler of items needed to get the job done.
• Observes machine operation to detect any defects with finished product and notifies Supervisor of any problems.
• Complies with Company policies and procedures and immediately notifies Supervisor of any production, quality or safety issues or concerns.
• Maintains good housekeeping and assures a neat and organized work area at all times.
• Notifies Supervisor of need to be away from machine during shift.
• May assist with material handling.
• May assist others with less experience in position.
• Perform other duties as required by Supervisor requiring essentially the same skills.

Requirements

• High School diploma; must be able to do simple math.
• 3–6 months’ experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Competencies

• Productivity: Effective in producing quality products; efficient and prudent with resources; sense of urgency maximizing time.
• Teamwork: Capable of being approached and easy to work with; contributes to team success; communicates clearly; treats others with respect; values diverse perspectives and skills.
• Initiative: Ability to assess and initiate things independently with limited supervision; manages resources to accomplish goals; proactive in anticipating problems or opportunities.
• Problem Solving: Considers multiple sides of an issue; makes informed decisions; adaptable to ambiguous situations; open to new ideas and processes.
• Job Knowledge: Demonstrates relevant job knowledge and essential skills; adheres to workplace rules and processes; seeks self-improvement.
• Safety: Contributes to a safe and environmentally secure work environment; actively reports and corrects safety hazards.
• Quality: Produces high-quality, accurate results; attention to detail; identifies and addresses root causes of issues.
• Reliability/Dependability: Responsible and accountable for actions; consistent in meeting deadlines; completes work in a timely manner; regularly present and punctual.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand and walk during an 8-hour shift.
• Frequently required to reach, bend, squat, stretch, and twist.
• Will lift and/or carry bulky objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to work efficiently and repetitively with hands and have physical strength, stamina and coordination to perform duties.
• Must be available to work overtime as necessary.
• Will work in a dusty and sometimes wet environment as well as cold/hot/humid areas based on the seasons.

Work Environment

• Typical manufacturing environment with high noise levels; ear protection required.
• Dusty and sometimes wet conditions; exposure to cold/hot/humid areas depending on the season.