Communication Skills, Computer Software, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Exceeded Sales Goal, High School Diploma, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Pallet Jack, Plant Management, Preventative Maintenance, Safety/Work Safety, Set Goals, Training Tools
TITLE: Return Line Operator
STATUS: Hourly
LOCATION: Toccoa
DEPARTMENT: Production
REPORTS TO: Mill Supervisor
PURPOSE:
To perform the production process in order to optimize the use of all resources in meeting and/or exceeding established plant goals and client/customer expectations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Identify parts and colors
- Complete and enter quality checks
- Print tickets for completed pallets for shipping
- Ability to locate and move material from the return saw outfeed to the line infeed
- Setup DET on the correct program according to parts being ran
- Adjust feeder as needed for material size
- Productively learn and operate machine, produce quality products and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Follow all safety, quality, production, materials and plant policies and procedures
- Demonstrate behavior that aligns with plant expectations and CITE principles
- Complete all training required for operation of assigned area
- Setup drills on the correct program according to parts being ran
- Turn the drills off when parts do not need to be drilled
- Available to work assigned schedule and shift hours as necessary to meet client/customer requirements
- Operate computer software necessary to assigned area
- Train new or back-up operators using certified peer trainer tools and techniques
- Responsible for daily 5S/clean-up expectations for assigned area
- Participate on Kaizen, TPM and cross functional team events as requested
- Perform other duties as directed by plant management
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.
Education, Experience and Skills
- High School Diploma/GED preferred, in lieu of education, extensive knowledge of all processes associated within the scope of the respective team may be considered
- Manufacturing/work experience and willingness to learn to operate required positions in the team assigned
- Record of successful team support, meeting work performance expectations and commitment toward continuous improvement
- Experience performing duties in a team environment committed to positive performance and SQDC goal achievement
- Demonstrate behavior that supports the company’s core values and CITE principles
- Has excellent communication skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook preferred
Language Skills:
Must read, analyze, and interpret common business documents such as packing lists, manifests, bills of lading, pallet tickets, or job orders. Must communicate effectively with co-workers and customers/clients in an effort to respond to common inquires or complaints.