Machine Operator I

Classification:

Nonexempt

Reports to:

Production Supervisor

Department:

Manufacturing

Location:

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Job Title:

Production Operator

Revision Date:

9/1/2022

Job Summary

The Production Operator will take a hands-on role in the production of Poly-ISO insulation by performing a variety of tasks to maintain the proper flow of materials through the production process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate production equipment and packaging equipment
• Follow production schedules, job instructions, quality standards, specifications, and procedures
• Detect and/or correct and report faulty operations or defective materials
• Calculate output: square feet, sheet length, and linear feet
• Measuring, cutting, and gluing materials
• Ensure safe equipment operation and personal safety compliance
• Moving materials using a forklift
• Maintain good housekeeping and workplace organization (5S/Lean Manufacturing)
• Other production responsibilities as needed and assigned

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Skills in using power and hand tools such as chop saw, table saw, band saw
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to follow instructions and read production orders
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability to read measuring gauges such as a tape measure and calipers
• Ability to operator a forklift

Competencies:

• Teamwork

• Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.

• Managing Change

• Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.

• Continuous Improvement

• Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.

• Customer Focus

• Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer's needs top of mind.

• Continuous Learning

• Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.

• Drive for Results

• Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.

Education and Experience:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic computer experience a plus
• Forklift experience a plus

Equipment Used:

• Use saws, pallet jacks, hand tools, bar code equipment and other production equipment

Working Conditions:

• Activities occur inside an insulation manufacturing facility. Job includes but are not limited to exposure to the following:

• Temperatures exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures.

• Nuisance dust, use of chemicals, working with mechanical parts, pinch points

• Noise of industrial machinery

• Fast paced 24/7 operation

• Hours Worked - typically 12-hour shifts, depending on demand, pre-shift work, etc.

• Days of Week Worked - typically 4 days per week, depending on demand/covering as needed

• Shifts Worked - set shift hired to work, but may need to cover other shifts as needed

Travel Requirement

• Overnight travel up to 10%, this will include travel to other facilities and to trainings

Physical Requirements:

NEVER

OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY

CONTINUOUSLY

(0-30%)

(31-60%)

(61-100%)

LIFTING OR CARRYING

• 1-10 LBS

X

• 11-20 LBS

X

• 21-40 LBS

X

• 41-50 LBS

X

• 51 OR MORE LBS

X

PUSHING OR PULLING:

• 1-40 LBS

X

• 41-50 LBS

X

• 51 OR MORE LBS

X

BENDING OR STOOPING

X

REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL

X

DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES

X

OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS

X

CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)

X

WALKING

X

HEIGHTS (BOOM LIFTS, ROOFS, ETC.)

X

STANDING

X

SITTING

X

WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES

X

REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS)

X

VISION - Clarification needed

X

HEARING - Clarification needed

X

DEXTERITY - Clarification needed

X

HAND EYE COORDINATION

X

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:

• Safety glasses, uniform, composite toe shoes, safety gloves, hearing protection, any other PPE required for special tasks