Production Operator / Finishing Product Technician

Job Description: Why work for Siplast? Great work team! Competitive wages Bonus Plan Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Vacation, Paid Holidays, Discount Programs, & more! Siplast is known in the industry as a leader in the development & manufacture of the world’s most advanced roofing & waterproofing systems, with a reputation for our high-quality products & quality-conscious employees. Landmarks such as the Library of Congress, Empire State Building, & the United Nations General Assembly building are currently being protected by high-performance Siplast Roof Systems. At Siplast, we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, & vacation package for all full-time permanent positions. If this sounds like a good match for you, please take a few minutes to read the full job description below & apply! PRODUCTION OPERATOR / FINISHING PRODUCT TECHNICIAN: GENERAL OVERVIEW AND REPORTING: The Production Operator / Finished Product Technician is responsible for operating the winder, grading the material, reclaiming all salvageable materials, & re-entering reclaimed materials into production, ensuring that all finished products are packaged & stacked in compliance with the Siplast Packaging Specification, & properly stored in the warehouse. This position will report to the Production Supervisor. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Grading: Winder operator – watches finished product as it comes off the machine, is wound on cores, & moves to the pallet for packaging Grade material according to specifications Obtain a sample every 100 rolls. Contact the Lead QA Tech, or Production Supervisor regarding any questionable products Complete winder reports Packaging: Properly install the correct product label, roll identification label on each roll of material, & properly stack roll on pallet Insure that roll printer is working properly Package each pallet in accordance with the SIPLAST manufacturing specifications. Lubricate bagger & oven chains Shut down bagger and oven at end of production runs Remove bad & wide spec rolls from conveyor & stack on appropriate pallet. Reenter wide spec material according to specifications Keep cores, labels, pallets, shrink bags, banding, glue, & paper foil set up as needed Forklift Operator: Remove bagged pallets from the finishing area Apply & Scan barcode of pallet Place pallet on assigned rack Complete daily forklift checklist for oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, water & hydraulic fluid on department forklift & forward to Maintenance Supervisor Complete Pallet Count report Reclaiming: Inspect questionable rolls Remove substandard material from rolls Splice good material together & wind on cores Insert reclaimed rolls into pallets per company standards Account for all waste material and seconds produced to ensure accurate daily production records Complete Reclaiming reports Record various product characteristics (roll length and width, selvage width, roll weight, thickness, mat placement, product appearance, etc.) on Q.A. Report for samples cut every 100 rolls. Misc.: Assist the Product Technicians during machine downtime (changeovers, material breaks, sticking, etc.) Perform periodic thorough cleaning duties including tanks, sandpit, various machine, & outside areas, etc. Keep area clean & orderly. Serve on action teams & committees as needed. Comply with the SIPLAST Quality System & its provisions. Safety: Comply with all safety regulations & policies Utilize all prescribed PPE (personal protective equipment), at all times in designated areas (such as safety glasses, welding hoods, gloves, cutting goggles, respirators, shoes, vests, etc.) Observe all safety requirements (such as anti-static, lock out/tag out, hot work permits, forklift seatbelt, etc.) Participate in safety meetings Immediately report safety hazards to appropriate management Proactively look for safety improvements & bring to the attention of supervisors &/or the corporate standards manager UNDER THIS ROOF, WE REQUIRE: High School Diploma or GED UNDER THIS ROOF, WE ALSO VALUE: Previous forklift operator experience or ability to be trained & certified Ability to be trained in, & demonstrate comprehension in material grading Ability to become knowledgeable of all products Reading and writing skills for the completion of daily reports Ability to be trained in & demonstrate comprehension of startup, operation & shut down of auto-bagger machine, oven, stacker, wrapping table & the operation of the stretch film machine Ability to be trained in the duties, requirements & safety precautions associated with “confined spaces” PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must meet physical requirements to work in confined spaces as required by OSHA Must be able to lift 50 pounds Must meet physical requirements to safely operate a forklift as required by OSHA. Must be able to climb ladders and stairs Must be able to work standing, stooping, bending, & in squatting position Visual acuity required to monitor product & equipment Manual dexterity required to operate equipment, etc. Must have the ability to work in plant/warehouse environment (including high/low temperatures, dust, humidity, etc.) Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa work permit, & must pass background check & drug test. Siplast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace & is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). At Siplast, we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions. Siplast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are an internal employee, please do not apply here. Please click on the Careers bubble in Workday, which can be accessed via the HR Portal. Privacy Policy An Introduction to the Industry Leader in SBS-modified Bitumen The Siplast story of uncompromising quality and commitment to our customers begins over half a century ago with an innovation that would change the commercial roofing and waterproofing industry. In the late 1960s, Siplast Research and Development, working in conjunction with Shell Chemical of Europe, developed SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) modified bitumens. We found that by properly modifying asphalt with SBS, we could produce a highly durable elastomeric blend with exceptional elongation/recovery properties over a wide range of temperatures. There are Siplast roofs applied in the early years of our SBS blend that are still in service today. Since then, Siplast Engineered Roof Systems have been applied over all types of deck constructions, in the extremely varied weather conditions of more than 40 countries. That performance history has helped us earn our reputation as a leader in the development and manufacture of the world’s most advanced roofing and waterproofing systems.