Description
Position at New Pig Corporation
Hedgemat is seeking qualified candidates for a Machine Operator who will be dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality products.
This position will work 1st Shift (7am-5pm) at our Altoona Hedgemat location.
Essential Duties:
- Days of Operation - 4 days per week plus overtime as needed
- Mat Operation - Operate equipment, load rolls, perform changeovers, etc.
- Quality Standards - Demonstrate an ability to adjust the process to meet quality standards
- Quality Inspection - Perform quality checks and collect quality data as required
- Production Reporting - Enter production quantities and material usage into Syteline
- Assist Hedgemat line as needed
- Actively participate on the Hedgemat line process improvement team
- Actively participate in lean manufacturing improvement workshops and training events
- Perform all other production-related duties as assigned or directed
- Adhere to New Pig's Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards
Minimum Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and/or abilities:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Adherence to all environmental, health & safety requirements and the company safety policies & procedures
- Must achieve certification to operate independently within 4 months of hire to achieve PA 2 level
- Computer Skills - PC use including but not limited to email, data entry, system navigation
- Math skills - able to do unit conversions (e.g. linear inches to linear yards to sq. yards)
- Must be able to use basic measurement tools such as tape measures, rulers, etc.
- Physical activity - lifting 60 lb shafts; maneuvering 400 lb. rolls; packing/palletizing cartons up to 30 lbs.
- Product standards - capable of producing all products to standard rate
- Quality System - capable of retrieving and applying all quality information; comply with QMS policies and procedures
- Attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness
- Must demonstrate a commitment to all tasks assigned
- Continuous improvement mindset - willingness to share input readily to improve our manufacturing processes
New Pig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in relation to the application process, please email [email protected].