Job Description
Job Summary
Operate machinery designed to perform a specific portion of the production process around EPS (Expand Polystyrene). Assist Operator II and Operator III on packing and end-of linework, and as needed. Working 40 hours a week work week with occasional overtime, no travel required.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Operates machinery of assigned department (lamination, cutting, fabrication, shapes, recycling, molding, expanding, etc.) to complete assigned work order.
- Receives and reviews work orders.
- Communicates the required amount of material needed to perform tasks to other departments.
- Continuous observation of machine operation to ensure optimal performance of standard work within assigned department.
- Performs hazard-based functions on machinery, including lock out/tag out and daily equipment inspection.
- Stacks, sorts, and bundles material according to assigned department’s standard work.
- Occasional housekeeping tasks, 5S, and SQDC involvement.
- Records data of manufactured material for quality control and improvement functions.
- Achieves production goals while complying with all safety requirements.
- Assists with quality checks to verify proper parameters are adhered to.
- Assists Operators II & III on packaging and end-of-line work, and as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Highly motivated with a good, sound work ethic.
- Must demonstrate safe working practices and possess great attention to detail.
- Ability to follow CWT’s policies, procedures, and processes.
- Good communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Basic computer, mathematics, and problem-solving skills; ability to use a calculator.
- Ability to use measuring devices (gauges, tapes, rulers).
- Team player able to follow instructions from both management and peers.
- Ability to learn and operate new equipment.
Education And Experience - Required:
- High School Diploma or GED is Preferred
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
Working Conditions
- Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
- Hours worked: 8-10 hours/shift, varies on shift schedule and business volume.
- Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.
- Heavy, stationary machinery on manufacturing floor.
- Radio, Calculator, Measuring Devices
- Hand tools
- Computer (Shop Floor and ERP)
Physical Requirements
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
CONTINUOUSLY
(0-30%)
(31-60%)
(61-100%)
LIFTING OR CARRYING
X
X
X
X
Pushing Or Pulling
X
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
STANDING
X
SITTING
X
WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES
X
REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS)
X
VISION
X
HEARING
X
DEXTERITY
X
HAND EYE COORDINATION
X
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used
- Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor.
- Safety toe shoes (steel/composite)
- Hi-Vis Vests
- Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department.
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