POSITION TITLE: Production Operator

PAY GRADE: Non-Exempt / Grade 1

BUSINESS UNIT: Residential Business Unit Dept: 10-FiberglassBOX Processing

17-FlexBOX Processing

REPORTS TO: Supervisor-Production

PURPOSE: An effective Production Operator holds safety as a value. Demonstrates safe work practices in all they do and has no hesitation notifying anyone of an unsafe situation. Can work as a cohesive team and has the skill to identify problems and recommend improvements to provide quality, on time products to our customers.

1.0 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Follow all company safety guidelines, practices, and procedures. This includes the proper use of personal protective equipment when required.
• Start and shutdown machines and monitor their operations, restocking materials as required.
• Ability to learn different equipment/operations and able to rotate to all work centers within the area.
• Ability to pack products in an efficient manner.
• Consistently meet production schedule plan and attainment goals.
• Read & interpret work orders along with production schedule.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a constant visual on parts produced and perform visual quality audits per quality plans.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting (such as repair quick thread device, dislodge nails, etc.)
• Ability to use hand tools, wrenches, hammer, screwdriver, pliers, utility knife, etc.
• Always maintain cleanliness of equipment and workstation areas.
• Determine and report product quality issues to appropriate parties.
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Targeted reduction in waste of all forms (time, materials, labor).
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, group leads and business unit managers.
• Creating and continually improving upon a culture of teamwork, accountability, and trust by modeling expectations and providing positive feedback to drive desired behaviors.
• Documenting and submitting performance reporting as required.
• Gaining knowledge and keeping up to date on safety and quality regulatory notices.
• Responsible for maintaining regular and reliable attendance and punctuality per company policies and procedures.
• Performing other duties, as assigned.

2.0 QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

2.1 Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.

2.2 Must be able to work well with others and in a team atmosphere.

2.3 Strong attention to detail.

2.4 Must be flexible with work schedules and work overtime as required.

2.5 Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and be an active participant in training.

3.0 KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum High School Diploma, GED or one-year equivalent experience required. Prior experience working in a manufacturing setting preferred. Experience operating hand tools a plus. Capable of growing in knowledge and demonstrating competency in your job.

4.0 MENTAL/VISUAL REQUIREMENT:

Ability to communicate well in both verbal and written forms. Must be able to complete process tags. Ability to generate reporting documents and participate in team meetings. Self-motivated with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced production environment. Good general ability with use of computer touch screens and written documents. Basic math skills, ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

5.0 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The primary job function involves the following:

• The ability to stand while operating assembly equipment for extended periods of time, walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear.
• Occasional sit-down work available.
• The associate will work in a production setting and may repeatedly/occasionally be required to perform repetitive work tasks.
• Must possess good dexterity skills. Use of hands and wrists continuously.
• Must be able to carry, push, pull or lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and pulling of parts.
• The associate may need to be available for extended shift hours if needed and assist in emergency situations.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice, based on operational needs.

6.0 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an associate will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the open environment of the building, must be able to work in various temperatures. Involves moderate or occasional presence of unfavorable conditions, i.e., cold, dust, heat, noise, odor, chemicals, etc. Safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, heat protective sleeves, and safety shoes may be required in the area that you are working in based on our safety PPE standards.