Production Operator

Responsibilities

• Safety and Compliance:
• The individual in this role must possess and demonstrate knowledge of the following:
• Job-Specific Safety Orientation : Understand and adhere to all relevant safety guidelines.
• Equipment Inspections : Conduct thorough checks of upstream and downstream equipment before starting the machine.
• Safety Guards : Ensure all covers for moving parts are securely in place before operation.
• Hazard Identification : Identify and address any area or job hazards before beginning tasks.
• Safety Switches : Verify that all safety switches are operational and functioning correctly.
• Forklift Certification : Obtain and maintain certification for operating both large and small forklifts.
• Organization and Process:
• The individual in this role must have a thorough understanding of the following:
• Equipment and Quality : Prepare equipment properly, perform quality checks, and address non-conforming products while following procedures to mitigate risks.
• Waste and Housekeeping : Adhere to waste disposal protocols, maintain 5S standards, and ensure a clean and organized workspace.
• Documentation : Accurately maintain required documentation for compliance and traceability in English.
• Safety and PPE : Follow EHSS guidelines, use PPE appropriately, and address poor safety practices.
• Hazards and Escalation : Identify and minimize risks and follow escalation procedures as needed.
• Role and Handover : Understand the role's impact on safety, quality, delivery, and cost, ensuring smooth shift transitions.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Emergency Procedures : Execute emergency stop procedures and respond effectively to emergencies, including manual interventions to prevent critical issues.
• Quality Control : Inspect defects, measure boards, identify and segregate non-conforming products and materials.
• Material Handling : Stack boards properly, attach end tags, operate pull carts, package completed units, and print and apply packaging labels.
• Supply Management : Refill materials (e.g., banding, black sheets, banding boards) and safely remove, weigh, and transfer defective scrap or line purge to the regrind area.
• Documentation : Monitor the production screen, update Tier 1 boards, and complete required paperwork, including FPI, BOM, measurement sheets, and changeover forms. Replace line standards during changeovers.
• Housekeeping : Maintain cleanliness in the groover, side print, stacking, and scrap areas. Dust walls and equipment, empty trash bins, weigh waste, and ensure proper tool storage.
• Line Support : Prepare carts for packaging, update sample carts, assist with line startups, and monitor the SPC screen.
• Core Skills
• The individual in this role must demonstrate mastery in the following areas:
• Writing Skills : Write clear, simple sentences, complete technical forms, and apply basic math concepts like estimation and spatial reasoning.
• Reading Skills : Interpret manuals, safety instructions, reports, and understand images, graphs, and coding systems in the work area.
• Oral Skills : Communicate effectively, respond to questions, and collaborate with supervisors and team members to support plant improve

Benefits

Additional Information

The Production Operator I is responsible for managing the production process and work area from grooving to the finished product, including handling and reloading packaging materials for the production line, in a 24/7 environment. This role ensures product quality, workplace safety, efficient organization, and adherence to established processes. It requires technical expertise, the ability to perform core skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining smooth operations. This position starts at $19.00 per hour. There is an additional $1.00 per hour for night shifts. Immediate promotion opportunities. The Operator II is responsible for overseeing the process and managing the work area, including tasks from the mezzanines to the groover, as well as handling and reloading raw materials onto the production line for the production line, in a 24/7 environment. This role ensures product quality, workplace safety, efficient organization, and adherence to established processes. It requires technical expertise, the ability to perform core skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining smooth operations. This position starts at $19.50 per hour. There is an additional $1.00 per hour for night shifts. Immediate promotion opportunities. Both play a critical role in supporting and sustaining the fluidity of the product lines. All Operators start at a level 1 and have the opportunity to advance rapidly up to Operator 4. First year advancement up to $21.22/hr Shifts available, schedules are not flexible; A shift is Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Saturday from 6:45am to 7:00pm B shift is Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Saturday from 6:45pm to 7:00am C shift is Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday from 6:45am to 7:00pm D shift is Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday from 6:45pm to 7:00am

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