Operator 2 Strapper Upstacker

About the role

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Compliance
• Perform all job duties in a safe manner, maintaining an accident-free work record.
• Adhere to all plant and departmental safety rules and follow established Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures.
• Promptly identify and report unsafe conditions or hazards in the workplace.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance
• Monitor upstacker operations to prevent and resolve jam-ups; reset counters as required.
• Install and replace strapping rolls as needed.
• Adjust strapping equipment based on product size requirements.
• Clear strapper and conveyor jams in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine maintenance, including cleaning equipment with compressed air and maintaining electronic sensors (e.g., photo eyes).
• Set and adjust upstacker control panels for proper stacking sequences.
• Report equipment malfunctions promptly to the Dry End Crew Leader or Supervisor.
• Production and Material Handling
• Operate conveyors using manual controls to maintain proper product flow to the bundle strapper.
• Use a forklift (when required and authorized) to assist with long board equipment and material handling operations.
• Conduct pre-operation inspections of forklifts using designated checklists.
• Manually strap loads to bunks or strips as required.
• Assist with product quality control by identifying and removing defective or non-conforming materials.
• Operational Support
• Collaborate with inspectors and team members to maintain product quality standards.
• Complete operational and production reports as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment in accordance with housekeeping schedules, including sweeping and general maintenance tasks.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to new or less experienced employees when needed.
• Support additional production line duties as assigned.
• Additional Expectations
• This description outlines the primary responsibilities and essential functions of the role. Employees may be required to perform additional job-related duties as needed to support operational objectives.
• Please Keep in Mind
• If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

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