Operator I - Utility Operator - 1St Shift - Composites

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Description

Overview

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Job Summary

Support role for the Composites operation focused primarily on prepping fiberglass mat materials, finished goods packaging, receiving and inventory tasks. This position will work closely with the team lead(s) on what materials and activities are needed to support the production, shipping & delivery schedules. May also fill in for as needed on other various production equipment or support functions in the department.

Essential Job Functions:

Process various rolls of fiberglass mat into sheet & slit roll format.

• Use a forklift and other material handling equipment to move pallets of fiberglass and load them onto glass sheeting and slitting machines.

• Read Work Order and setup glass sheeting & slitting machines for most efficient operation for current order(s).

• Prep & stage glass carts with sheeted glass packages for press molding operation.

• Prep & stage glass carts with slit glass packages for shape pultrusion operation.

• Own the work cell, maintain a clean and organized area.

• Communicate with supervisor on hot jobs and work order priorities

• Follow safety rules and quality standards

• Model ethical and moral behavior consistent with the values and ideals supported by The Gund Company

Package finished sheet and shape goods per shipping & delivery schedule.

• Use a forklift to move pallets of finished goods to the packaging table.

• Follow packaging best practices to effectively package and secure materials to pallets for freight shipments.

• Assist in loading trailers and containers of packaged materials as needed.

Receive in raw material deliveries.

• Use a forklift to unload trucks and move raw materials on pallets to their designated storage home locations.

• Label incoming materials with proper identification tags.

• Perform the inventory cycle count process.

• Receive raw material part IDs and quantities into ERP system.

• Coordinate with management on inventory discrepancies when discovered.

Other supporting functions of role.

• Participate in cross training to become knowledgeable of equipment/process within the department.

• Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as carts, forklifts and hand trucks

• Clean dies and molds, using scrapers, brushes, scotch pads or air hoses

• Perform routine daily machine maintenance including cleaning up and lubrication

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Education, Experience & Competencies

• A High School Diploma or GED is required. Basic to intermediate math skill.

• Prior experience in a manufacturing industry is preferred.

• Able to operate and drive sit-down Forklift.

• Windows computer operating system knowledge, Outlook, excel & ERP experience preferred.

• Must be able to work overtime as needed

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lb. drums, mixing bags and/or other related material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of most shop environments; not climate controlled and subject to outdoor weather conditions. Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.

• Frequent exposure to fumes/dust particles; may require use of respirators or other types of PPE.

• May come in contact with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Us?

Our employees have a vested interest in our Company's success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company's financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!

In addition, our employees enjoy:

• A safe and healthy work environment

• Competitive wages

• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability

• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions

• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked "world-class" regarding employee engagement. Please review our current career opportunities and consider applying today! We are always accepting applications for new talent to join our organization.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.

Sample Titles: Composites Operator I

Sample Equipment: (Glass Sheeting Machine, Glass Slitting Machine, Sheet Molding Press, Shapes Press, Mixer, Pultrusion Line)

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Last Revised:

6/2023