Finishing Floating Operator- Rotating Night Shift

Job Description

The Finishing Floater Specialist will be trained and assigned to work in a variety of roles. This person must be able to pack, water spider, run all HV & LV assets, work as an ASAP operator (operate JJ and packline), function as a backup to a Team Leader (TL), and potentially operate the sheeter. Individuals in this role will need to be proficient in all of the previously noted roles.

This position will work 7PM-7AM, 2-2-3.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and model all Finishing activities within the team: safety, quality, productivity, teamwork & staffing needs
• Function as backup Team Leader:
• Support and prioritize activities to meet daily targets and goals
• Aid in communication of department goals and priorities
• Coach and share best practices with all team members to drive results across the organization
• Serve as a mentor to new employees and ensure they are receiving required training
• Proactively communicate with the Plant Leadership Team regarding employee and operational challenges/ concerns
• Communicate daily shift reports
• Adjust staffing as needed to achieve production targets of the assets
• Attend and participate in all required training
• May serve as a trainer for other employees in the department
• Keep work areas supplied with necessary packaging materials
• Continuously review current processes and search out improvement methods to improve product/process quality and reduce waste, rework, and unnecessary work that adds no value to the work or process
• Communicate issues and performance in MARS, daily shift reports and/or email
• Run orders per product specifications and standard practices
• Perform routine set-up and changeover of machine
• Load bulk material into the machine and unload finished product
• Report any malfunctions or abnormalities and make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment
• Accurately capture and record necessary operating data, including downtime causes and performance-to-plan
• Inspect general appearance of finished product
• Label and package finished goods for shipment per customer specifications, quality requirements, and standard practices
• Maintain a clean, safe work area
• Perform 5S duties and audits
• Perform general housekeeping tasks and waste removal within department/group and assists other areas as required
• Perform routine preventative maintenance
• Cookordinate necessary information to appropriate shift/department personnel to ensure effective operations
• Follow all appropriate procedures to the accumulation, labeling, solid waste compacting, on-site transportation, storage and inspection of materials designated as hazardous waste per Environmental Control Instructions
• Participate in group problem-solving teams and continuous improvement activities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
• Must regard safety as a core value; must serve as a role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures
• Must have strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively when problems arise and take initiative to understand the root cause, then communicate / educate the team in a timely manner
• Must be able to actively contribute in a team based environment; encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management to effectively reach a common goal
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn and share knowledge; must take initiative to cross-train and sustain acquired skills
• Must have demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability in order to support production and customer focus
• Must be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests
• Must demonstrate proficiency with computer applications, especially strong Oracle transactional skills