Operator I

Responsibilities

• Operates a forklift truck to safely deliver materials to and from the factory
• Reads work orders and/or follow oral instructions to determine materials to be mixed for each run
• Limits / unloads materials onto or from pallets, gaylords boxes, and shelves via forklift or by hand
• Limits resins into blenders, grinders, dryers and hoppers by hand or vacuum system
• Maintains and prepares packaging supplies
• Packages all finished products ensuring correct packaging material, labels and details, per customer specification
• Aids operators with stringing lines and taking rolls off machines
• Aids operators with roll data entry, roll changing, changing trim, mounting unwound rolls, cutovers and cleaning the systems
• Aids warehouse manager with monthly inventory
• Maintains confidentiality of information such as formulas, supplier names, materials, process conditions and set-up information
• Assists with other relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required Education & Skillsets: Read a ruler and understand measurements in fractions and decimals, read, write and comprehend instructions and correspondence, communicate effectively with workers and supervisor, add, subtract, divide and multiply with the aid of a calculator, perform calculations that include but are not limited to fractions and decimals, use a computer for basic data entry of production and materials in database
• Preferred Education And Skillsets: High School diploma or GED, Prior Warehouse or manufacturing experience
• Physical Demands: Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, be able to push or pull heavy objects up to 250 pounds, be able to work 12 hours shifts, perform repetitive tasks, Routinely stand, sit, hear, walk, and talk, Reach, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, twist and balance; sometimes in awkward or tight spaces, Have good close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus, Meet Mativ certification requirements to operate Power Industrial Trucks, PPE Requirements: Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment including; Safety shoes (steel toe or composite toe), Safety Glasses, Bump Caps, Protective Gloves; when performing certain tasks, Hearing Protection; when required, Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks

About the role

Operator I provides necessary support to the production teams, assist machine operators with assigned tasks, maintain materials and supplies, track inventories, and package finished products.

Requirements

Employees must meet Mativ certification requirements to operate Power Industrial Trucks and wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

Pay

The hourly rate for this role is $24.25 per hour.

Schedule

Work involves 12-hour shifts.