Production Operator

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Moving materials using a forklift

• 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, linear feet, units, etc

• Measuring, cutting, and gluing materials

• Ensure safe equipment operation and personal safety compliance

• Maintain good housekeeping and workplace organization (5S/Lean Manufacturing)

• Other production responsibilities as needed and assigned

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Ability to operator a forklift

• 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

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:

• Forklift experience preferred

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Basic computer experience a plus

Equipment Used:

• Use forklift, 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 24/5 operation (will likely transition to 24/7)

• Hours Worked - starting at 8 hour shifts, pre-shift work, etc.

• Days of Week Worked - typically 5 days per week, depending on demand/covering as needed

• Shifts Worked - set shift hired to work, but may need to transition to other shifts if/when 12 hour transition occurs

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to grasp, push, pull up to 50 pounds

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, reach above shoulders, bend, and twist

Travel Requirement

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