Production Assistant Line Operator

$1,000 Sing-On Bonus for NEW Hires!

SUMMARY

Assists in the setup and operation of a production line by following directions of Lead Operator and by performing the following duties.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

Operates the assigned production line and associated production equipment to ensure customer requirements are met.

 

Monitors card and cross lapper, bale feeders, vibrafeeds, conveyors, oven  and guillotine. Performs blend checks, makes minor process adjustments. Assists in performing preventive maintenance on equipment.

 

Performs visual inspection of fiber and finished rolls. Assists in start up operations.

 

Offloads and weighs finished rolls. Wraps and packages product. Disposes of product waste.  

 

Assists in training.

 

Conforms to the appropriate documentation, work instructions, work orders, etc. for loading of raw materials,  labeling, packaging,  inspection, and removal of process waste.

 

Maintains equipment by performing and documenting selected maintenance of production line and associated equipment. 

 

Complies with all safety rules and requirements and refers any unresolved safety issues to the Shift Manager.

 

Assures good housekeeping and workplace organization are maintained.

 

Ensures proper control, accounting, reporting, and preservation of  raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory in accordance with established procedures, work instructions, and practices.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate verbally or in writing.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform basic math functions. Ability to read and interpret charts used for process control.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Operate various production software programs to perform equipment setup and make data entries.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work in environment with a moderate noise level.

Ability to work in environment with excessive heat and vibration. Exposure to fumes or airborne particles. Exposure to moving mechanical parts.

Ability to get along well with co-workers.