Production Operator

About the role

All while becoming a valued employee for a family-oriented company that truly cares about your success!

This position's pay range is $17.00-$27.50 per hour depending on prior experience and skills.

Responsibilities

• Works under direct supervision and direction of Leadhand to accomplish assigned tasks on a day-to-day basis.
• Interacts with equipment and control panels during manufacturing process according to established procedures.
• Maintains machine settings to keep machine running in order to reduce downtime and scrap.
• Operates process equipment such as but not limited to rolls, pumps, mixers, dryers, control panels etc.
• Troubleshoots production problems and issues in the event of any process changes.
• Performs In-Process Checks to verify production and quality using instrumentation and lab equipment.
• Maintains processes within their area of accountability and immediately informs the Leadhand of any changes.
• Loads and unloads raw materials and finished products following established procedures – Materials include such as paper roll, finished film roll, tanker trailers, box trucks, bulk trucks etc.
• Operates a roll clamp or forklift to load and unload raw materials (rolls, pallets, totes, bags).
• Collaborates with management and leadhand to meet the production, maintenance and shipping schedules.
• Participates in the Joint Health and Safety Committee to facilitate safety improvements.
• Reports any safety related issues from production floor to Leadhand and HSE department.
• Ensures work areas and equipment remain clean, and free of debris at all times.
• Resolves conditions affecting safety, efficiency and product quality.
• Responds to alarms and interlocks promptly and coordinates timely confirmation and corrective actions to resolve conditions generating the alarms and interlocks.
• Drive a clamp truck and/or florklift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma OR GED OR 4+ years of industrial manufacturing experience.
• Basic math skills required including the use of a calculator and a tape measure.
• Forklift experience a plus but must be able to become certified.
• An analytical and mechanical mindset needed to be successful in this role.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts (Days/Nights/Evenings).
• Willingness to work around chemicals and around industrial environment during continuous operations.
• Basic computer skills required.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate safely in a manufacturing environment; this may include, but is not limited to potentially lifting up to 50 lbs., standing for extended periods of time, bending, crouching, stooping, rotating and climbing stairs.

Skills

• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to operate safely in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Includes a broad array of plans, allowing employees to select benefits that best meet their needs and those of their families.

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: medical, dental, orthodontia (for dependents only)
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Spousal & Dependent coverage available for purchase
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Retail Savings Plan – 401(k): traditional & Roth
• Company match of .70c per dollar, up to 6%-, and 5-year vesting program available after 90 days of employment
• Employee Incentive Program (EIP)
• Flexible, Paid Vacation, Company Paid Holidays, and two (2) floating holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Community Involvement Activities