Production Operator

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative tasks
• Performs inventory control through log usage sheets and computer data
• Inspects/grades finished product
• Cleans or changes screens, jets, upper plenum filter (UPF’s), brushes and filters (Primary, Secondary, Tesira)
• Changes process variables (including core alignment i.e., windup) or settings according to SOC or product specifications
• Mixes and directs the flow of various chemical additives (polymer, clay, and perlites, i.e., hydraulics) to ensure adequate supply of clean water used in the Sontara process
• Operates valves, pumps, screw press, and washer sumps
• Performs preventative maintenance
• Performs mechanical tasks that include minor line repairs and replacing dirty/contaminated belt washer jets, and consolidator jets
• Continually troubleshoot and problem solve the processes and equipment to maintain quality standards
• Identifies and provides training for new and less experienced operators
• Monitors the Sontara process through use of computer systems examples include: VXL, Mapex, NDC Scanner, and Milo Scanner
• Determines whether to adjust, start or stop equipment or processes according to correct operating limits and cost effectiveness
• Monitor systems, processes, and equipment that are within the fiber prep, penthouse, airlay, washer, windup and wrapper areas
• Diverts, starts, or shuts down the flow of fiber, steam, or water used in the Sontara process
• Performs duties during emergency situations
• Follows procedures and established guidelines to maintain or restart operations safely and efficiently
• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of light industrial machinery that includes Hysters (fork trucks), automatic guides vehicles (AGV’s) and tuggers during the transportation of materials and finished product

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three months of related experience and/or training
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports, safety incidents/ near misses and correspondence
• Communicate needs to maintenance, Manufacturing ATOs, and other personnel that need to know
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide with units of measure, using whole numbers, common functions, and decimals and the ability to use a common tape measure
• SPFA – Sontara Production Floor Application or similar MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems
• Proficient in other computer-based systems, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule with overtime
• Climbing, bending, stooping, walking, pulling, pushing, lifting, crawling, squatting, standing for long periods of time, work from heights, and work in hot/cold environments