Position Summary:
The Production Operator l is responsible for coordinating the flow of raw materials, maintaining the performance of the production line, and monitoring the condition of the finished product. The Production Operator l is the entry level position. Production Operator l may also be required to perform other duties as assigned by direct supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: List accountabilities and where possible the measurable result of the activity:
? He/She will strive to ensure their actions are Supportive of Continuous improvement.
? Assist with routine maintenance and machine trouble shooting as required.
? Assure that all production and quality reports relative to job are completed properly.
? Complete all paperwork require for Data Collection
? Load or unload materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device.
? Maintain cleanliness of work area to ensure a safe, non-contaminated work place.
? Monitor raw materials (Talc, Color, Additives, and other resins) levels required to maintain uninterrupted operations of Extruder Line.
? Monitor start-up and/or off spec material to be recovered during Production Runs.
? Monitor Vacuum Pressure and Strands to maintain output and reduce off-spec material.
? Assist in training and instructing all employees assigned to their particular production process.
? Transfer weighed materials to production or storage areas.
? Weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
? Work at different work stations as production needs require.
? Ability to work overtime as needed.
? Assure proper set-up of extruder and support systems, and start-up of machine relative to instructions on the work order and job work instructions.
? Is aware of his/ her individual Quality, Environmental & OH&S obligations.
? Is aware of his/her roles and responsibilities in achieving and the importance of conforming to the Quality, Environment & OH&S policy, procedures, emergency preparedness & response and management systems as well as the potential consequences of departure from specified operating procedures/jwi?s.
? Maintain ongoing inspection of product and process for conformity to requirements.
? Monitor Line Instrumentations to maintain uninterrupted extrusion process of Line.
? Stop production when extruders, or extrude support systems, fail to meet product requirements, and for product (color) testing.
? Verify that finished goods packaging is correct.
? Encourage that all co-workers comply with all ACP safety standards and TOSHA standards, in place at this worksite.
? Is aware of the identified hazards, assessed risks, legal requirements and implemented controls within his/her dept.
? Report any and all hazards, incidences and accidents identified and/ or witnessed at the facility directly to the QSE department and direct supervisor.
Safety, Environment and Quality Assurance Responsibilities:
? Comply with, work to, and provide support for all Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Laboratory management systems, policies, procedures, work instructions for ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS16949, and ISO17025.
? Support compliance with all other applicable regulatory (such as OSHA) and company OH&S and EMS requirements.
? Comply with all ACP Company rules, policies, procedures and report any/ all hazards, incidences and accidents identified and/ or witnessed directly to the supervisor/manager, and Plant Safety department.
? Is aware of the significant impacts, associated aspects, and the legal requirements that are inherent with acquired duties, identified hazards, assessed risks, and implemented controls within his/her dept.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if any). List positions reporting to position.
? None
Special Skills Identified for Position
? Operating Machinery ? Mixers, Feeders, Extruders
? Working with Computer Interface ? Iren Work
? Machinery Calibration/Maintenance/Repair ? Machine Setup
? Driving Skills ? Forklift
? Inventory Control ? Scanning
? Recordkeeping ? Work records, run charts
Physical Demands, including percent travel required for position
The physical demands described here are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
? While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
? The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
? The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
? The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
? Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, deep perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
? While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles.
? The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
? The employee is exposed to hot and cold working conditions.
? The employee is exposed to work environment that is usually loud.
Experience, Education/Training and License
? Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
? High school diploma or equivalent.
Disclaimer The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the competencies, technical skills/knowledge, and the others required for this position. Rather, they are intended only to describe general nature of the position.