Production Operator

Production Operator, Dillon, South Carolina

At Arclin, you will have steady income and go home feeling fulfilled every day! All while becoming a valued employee for a family-oriented company that truly cares about your success! Worried about leaving your accrued PTO? Don’t! Arclin will provide 2 weeks of paid vacation from day 1 along with two (2) floating holidays. Grow your career and expand your future in an incredibly stable and growing company with no fear of layoffs!

This position’s pay range is $17.00-$27.50 per hour depending on prior experience and skills

 What You’ll Do:

• Works under direct supervision and direction of Leadhand to accomplish assigned tasks on a day-to-day basis.
• Interacts with equipment and control panels during manufacturing process according to established procedures.
• • Monitors machine settings to keep machine running in order to reduce downtime and scrap.
  • Operates process equipment such as but not limited to rolls, pumps, mixers, dryers, control panels etc.
  • Troubleshooting production problems and issues in the event of any process changes.
• Performs In-Process Checks to verify production and quality using instrumentation and lab equipment.
• Monitors processes within their area of accountability and immediately informs the Leadhand of any changes.
• Loads and unloads raw materials and finished products following established procedures –
• • Materials include such as paper roll, finished film roll, tanker trailers, box trucks, bulk trucks etc.
  • Operates a roll clamp or forklift to load and unload raw materials (rolls, pallets, totes, bags).
• Collaborates with management and leadhand to meet the production, maintenance and shipping schedules.
• Participates in the Joint Health and Safety Committee to facilitate safety improvements.
• Actively reports any safety related issues from production floor to Leadhand and HSE department.
• Follows all site rules and procedures as they apply to quality, health, safety, and the environment.
• Working with Leadhand and Technical Support to resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency and product quality.
• Responds to alarms and interlocks promptly and coordinates timely confirmation and corrective actions to resolve conditions generating the alarms and interlocks.
• Ensure that work areas and equipment remain clean, and free of debris at all times.
• Housekeeping of the equipment and surrounding areas to ensure there are no process or safety related hazards.
• Drive a clamp truck and/or florklift.

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Participates in the Joint Health and Safety Committee to facilitate safety improvements
• Collaborate with management to meet the production and shipping schedule
• Help to meet and exceed production, waste, and quality goals
• Become Forklift & Clamp Truck Certified

 To be successful, you will need:

• High School Diploma OR GED OR  4+ years of industrial manufacturing experience.
• Basic math skills required including the use of a calculator and a tape measure.
• Forklift experience a plus but must be able to become certified.
• Analytical and mechanical mindset needed to be successful in this role.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts (Days/Nights/Evenings).
• Must be okay with following strict Health and Safety Guidelines and wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Ability to operate safely in a manufacturing environment; this may include, but is not limited to potentially lifting up to 50 lbs., standing for extended periods of time, bending, crouching, stooping, rotating and climbing stairs.
• Must be willing to work around chemicals and around industrial environment during continuous operations.
• Basic computer skills required.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently seeking talent for an open Production Operator job in our Dillon, South Carolina facility. Reporting into the Production Leadhand, this full-time position is responsible for performing tasks and duties pertaining to the manufacturing and processing industrial overlays. This role is required to know and perform all assigned production department functions in compliance with HSE - Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and Arclin’s policies and procedures to contribute positively to an efficient and safely run operation.

Who we are: 

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.

With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.

As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.

 What do we offer:

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. Arclin’s employee benefits program offers competitive financial, medical and personal services. Our comprehensive package includes a broad array of plans, allowing employees to select benefits that best meet their needs and those of their families.

 Major Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: medical, dental, orthodontia (for dependents only)
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
• • Spousal & Dependent coverage available for purchase
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan – 401(k): traditional & Roth
• • Company match of .70c per dollar, up to 6%-, and 5-year vesting program available after 90 days of employment
• Employee Incentive Program (EIP) – At Arclin, success is never the result of just a single input, but a culmination of our entire team working hand-in-hand to provide value to our customers. As such, the fruits of our success are shared with every full-time employee via our Employee Incentive Program. Awards are paid mid-February of every year, and are dependent on company EBITDA performance
• Flexible, Paid Vacation, Company Paid Holidays, and two (2) floating holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Community Involvement Activities

**Please note: The above statements are designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.**