Front Utility

Position Demands

• Maintain good attendance and a positive work attitude
• Have knowledge and understanding of all safety guidelines and specific safety hazards associated with position
• Have knowledge of and use all safety equipment required for position
• Need basic understanding of materials used in process and how they are to be handled
• Must be able to operate all front-end equipment: coiler, tape measure, tape gun, utility knife, skill saw, coil cart and overhead crane
• Ability to read measuring instruments, including tape measure
• Must be able to read and adjust machine parameters using computer program and controls
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a harmonious manner and interact in a cooperative way with supervisors and co-workers

Principal Responsibilities

• Must wear or use all required personal protective equipment
• Read, understand and adhere to rules and guidelines stated in the Employee Handbook
• Must have understanding of start up and shut down operations
• Ensure product quality standards are maintained for all products and conform to Quality system procedures and documentation
• Perform required recordkeeping and documentation
• Assist with all training of all new and temporary employees assigned to the work area
• Monitor operating condition of equipment and machinery at front-end of the line
• Communicate any equipment failure or other issues to supervisor and write work orders, as necessary
• Maintain clean work area throughout the work-day and follow all safety procedures and rules
• Must be able to work various shifts, as determined by business and production requirements
• Perform other work as directed by supervisor

Prep Work

• Conduct safety check on equipment and machines
• Report unsafe equipment to supervisor and maintenance
• Communicate with lead inspector on daily assignments
• Set up skids for material to be ran
• Cut and measure core tubes for upcoming job
• Make sure coil cart is functioning and battery is charged
• Each front utility should have a tape gun
• Use skill saw to cut boards needed for skids and overseas products

Start Up

• Roll film and gel coated film at the end of production line
• If instructed, assist the shear operator on start up
• Notify inspector for missed defects at start up
• Assist inspectors on inserting light table or section of rollers

Ownership While Line Is Running

• Report unsafe working conditions and equipment failures to supervisor
• Count and record number of panels on skids
• Operate coil cart to remove coils
• Utilize ability to coil all coils tightly and accurate as possible
• Notify lead person for potential loose or egg shaped coils
• Mark all skids with yellow tabs to determine amount and skid change
• Remove excessive tack film tails at splices

Job Changes

• Remove rejected panels from conveyors
• Place rejected panels on a B grade skid
• Notify packers of coils and skids that need to be removed from inspection area
• Assist A and B inspectors according to Lead inspector command

Accountability

Every individual is held personally accountable for adherence to: Safety Policies, General Plant Rules as stated in the Employee Handbook, Attendance Policy, Professionalism, Customer Service, & Ethics Policy, Anti-Discrimination Guidelines, Security, Personal Appearance Guidelines, Position – Safe Practice Guidelines

Required Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety glasses with side shields
• Steel toed safety shoes
• Protective gloves as needed
• Dust Mask as needed
• Hearing protection
• Organic Vapor Respirator and appropriate over clothing when responding to chemical spills

Potential Hazards

• Pinch points
• Trip Hazard
• Forklift Traffic
• Danger of power tools
• Muscle Strains
• Cuts and Scrapes

Physical Demands

• Bending: Occasionally
• Climbing (step stool): Occasionally
• Crawling: Rarely
• Crouching: Occasionally
• Driving: Rarely
• Hearing: Continuously
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Ladders (ascend/descend): Rarely
• Pulling: Frequently
• Pushing: Frequently
• Reaching: Frequently
• Reaching above shoulder: Frequently
• Reaching below shoulder: Frequently
• Sitting: Rarely
• Stairs (ascend/descend): Rarely
• Standing: Continuously
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Twisting: Frequently
• Walking: Continuously
• Lifting (up to 10 lbs): Frequently
• Lifting (up to 40 lbs): Frequently
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs): Occasionally
• Carrying (up to 10 lbs): Frequently
• Carrying (up to 40 lbs): Frequently
• Carrying (up to 50 lbs): Occasionally

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to electrical hazards
• Works in cramped quarters
• Exposure to dust/smoke
• Exposure to fumes/odors/grease/oil
• Works in hot/cold temperatures
• Works on exposed heights
• Exposure to noise
• Exposure to chemicals
• Stand on concrete
• Exposure to toxic materials
• Works at unprotected heights
• Works with or around moving machinery

Mental Demands

• Problem solving
• Communication - oral
• Communication - written
• Calculating

Dexterity Requirements

• Eye/Hand coordination
• Handling (holding, grasping)
• Wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility
• Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
• 11 Paid Holidays