Production Operator - Reprocessing

Description

• Conduct a shift exchange explaining issues during shift with incoming shift.
• Read and interpret paperwork (e.g. work orders, sales orders, or reprocessing notes)
• Perform pre-operation checklist to ensure safety of machinery.
• Unload materials or virgin block from Gaylord; visually inspect for quality.
• Start up and operate granulator, including guillotine knife and blender.
• Monitor particle size of granules and cleanliness of regrind.
• Operate a fork truck and/ or pallet jack bringing materials to and from the warehouse.
• Operate overhead hoists and lift carts to handle and package finished goods.
• Take samples as required.
• Observe machine to detect clogged blades and hopper.
• Disassemble/reassemble and clean granulator (including blades, screen, cradle, and bin).
• Make minor changes and adjustments to machinery with little or no supervision (e.g. transition from material to material, clearing jams).
• Follow all safety and lock-out procedures associated with the granulator and its operation.
• Prepare skids for return to warehouse with correct packaging material and labels.
• Perform material handling tasks and inventory control using barcode scanner.
• Attend daily shift meeting.
• Train other Operators when required.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality.
• Data entry into computer to include tracking of machine time, total regrind per shift, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.
• Ability to use a computer; including but not limited to manufacturing software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisor.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex multiple step instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems and non-standardized situations with multiple variables.
• Ability to work overtime if required to meet business demands.
• Ability to understand operation of machinery with some mechanical abilities.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• 1-3 months related work experience preferred.

• Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Be able to push or pull heavy objects up to 250 pounds
• Be able to work 12 hours shifts
• Perform repetitive tasks
• Routinely stand, sit, hear, walk, and talk
• Reach, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, twist and balance; sometimes in awkward or tight spaces
• Have good close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Meet Mativ certification requirements to operate Power Industrial Trucks

• Safety shoes (steel toe or composite toe)
• Safety Glasses
• Bump Caps
• Protective Gloves; when performing certain tasks
• Hearing Protection; when required
• Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks

• Conditions are that of a manufacturing environment.
• Air Temperatures can range from cold to hot
• Atmosphere may contain dust, fumes and odors
• May include mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive and radiation hazards

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Programs - available 24/7 to you and your family