Finishing Operator Job

About the role

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. You will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections of the PLO work area, including all equipment, the lift truck, and conveyor belts - looking for equipment malfunctions and potential problem areas.
• Follow PPE guidelines and safe work practices.
• Conduct daily safety risk assessments on routine and non-routine job tasks.
• Participate in the Near Miss/Good Catch and Safety Management System.
• Perform Start Up and Shutdown of the fiber line/packaging equipment ensuring that the equipment is functioning correctly, safely, productively, and effectively ensuring minimum starts and stops of the packaging equipment while running and performing the proper tasks and documenting completion on the Start Up and Shutdown task lists.
• Properly package the finished product in accordance with Customer requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Properly load bales into the proper trailer using the clamp truck.
• Complete required Packaging paperwork (i.e., Quality Control report for bales).
• Participate in all stages of the operation of packing equipment and routing correctly to the appropriate storage location.
• Know how to and where to find customer specifications and to make necessary changes on HMI.
• Safely operate mobile equipment and front-end loader to position raw materials and equipment as needed.
• Able to operate large end loader, forklift, bobcat, scissor lift, lull, excavator, and aerial boom lift.
• Report (verbally and/or in writing) irregularities, off-spec products, safety or security risk situations, accidents, breakdown of equipment and defective raw materials to the Production Supervisor.
• Provide thorough shift communications to other crews and staff through verbal and written report.
• Troubleshoot and problem solving when issues arise on the line.
• Suggest modifications to production equipment to produce in a consistent manner so that finished products meet the requirements of the company, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Train new Finishing Operators teaching the new operator the various work tasks of this position and following the established Certification & Training process (completing proper certification documentation.)
• As necessary, Finishing Operator will be called upon to perform other tasks depending on availability/according to the requirements for production, quality, safety, and environment.
• Routinely inspect recycle system, bucket elevator, raw material handling system, motors, transmission; perform operator maintenance as directed.
• Understand the LOTO procedure.
• Operators must be able to adjust baler for weight and measurement standards.
• Bale weight tracking.
• Perform consistent housekeeping of the finishing line area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years of prior industrial or warehouse experience preferred.
• Prior experience with lean/process improvement preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in roles within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must able to work without direct supervision and have an excellent balance between people and the tasks at hand and ability to work and be attentive to a team environment.

Benefits

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.

Pay

Pay Ranges: $23.18hr - $26.80hr

Schedule

Full-Time

Location

Lancaster, PA

About the location

A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Sustainability Ambition

We are committed to: Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce; Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet; Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play; Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.