Recovery Operator

Responsibilities

• Completes responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures, and applicable laws.
• Actively participate in risk assessment activities for their area of responsibility.
• Actively participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis and support implemented corrective actions.
• Participate in safety observation programs as required.
• Create and maintain a team effort attitude and team approach with mainline team and cross functional personnel.
• Understand and fully utilize all ISO procedures.
• Maintain productivity standards.
• Complete required documentation- Example: Patrols, housekeeping sheets, Railcar and Flake transfers, etc.
• Solve issues with quality or productivity related to the team or the machine.
• Make adjustments to machinery as needed- Example: Color and flake additive checks, Extruder heating checks, process settings, etc.
• Suggest improvements to processes or procedures.
• Collaborate with maintenance, Team Leader and Engineering for issues and improvements.
• Perform 6S and other housekeeping duties required for clean and safe work environment.
• Train others as needed.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent required.
• Forklift Certification preferred.
• At least 2 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Lift Truck experience preferred.

Competencies

• Communication – Presents ideas/facts clearly and concisely in oral or written format. Listens well and asks the right questions. Ability to tactfully yet assertively state position and possess the persuasiveness to obtain leader agreement. Must possess and display integrity. Written communication clear and concise.
• Creativity – Can adapt/transfer new methods or ideas to situations to maximize results.
• Integrity – Takes responsibility for mistakes, respects confidentiality, completes commitments on time.
• Team & Winning Spirit – Ability to work effectively with others to achieve goals. Understands goals of the group. Has a desire to excel but competitive nature does not detract from effectively working within a team environment; acts to promote a friendly climate, good morale and cooperation.
• Time Management – Makes effective use of time. Has sense of timing and orderly process.