Bar to Bar Operator

North American Stainless; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Stainless is seeking a Bar to Bar Operator to manage operations in the LP area, ensuring quality and productivity goals are met through proper use of equipment and adherence to work instructions.

The role requires strong attention to safety, ability to follow LOTO procedures, and participation in ISO and AS-400 tasks, crane and forklift training, plus accurate timekeeping and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to learn, adapt and retain information.
• Must have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• General overview of the LP responsibilities.
• General safety practices and compliance with safety rules.
• Lock out tag out (LOTO) procedures.
• Adherence to ISO standards and AS-400 related tasks.
• Crane and forklift training participation.
• Complete time sheets and process time-off requests.
• Maintain accurate accident/incident reports and product IDs.
• Follow recycle program and LP objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned and participate in continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Bar to Bar Operator is responsible for all the functions as listed below. Operation of this area must be understood in total with the focus of utilizing the equipment to meet all the quality and productivity goals as outlined in our quality system. All work instructions must be followed as outlined.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• General overview of the LP
• General safety
• Lock out tag out
• ISO
• AS-400
• Crane training
• Forklift training
• Time sheets
• Time off request
• Accident/incident reports
• Product ID and parking
• Recycle program
• Serious misconduct policy
• LP objectives

All items are defined in the Bar to Bar Operator Work Instructions.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Other duties as assigned
• Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Mobility in plant
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, etc.
• The employee is frequently required to make use of their hands for technical tasks
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Visual ability with or without correction
• Communication abilities

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
• Follow Company safety rules
• Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor or Manager immediately
• Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or worn:
• Safety shoes
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Hard Hat
• Some areas may require additional personal protective equipment such as:
• Respirators; the respirator requires you to be clean shaven in order to comply with company policies and procedures as well as OSHA Regulations.
• Fire Retardant clothing
• Acid PPE
• Report to the Safety Coordinator, Group Lead or Supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policy
• Must follow all Lock out Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines
• Must follow all Environmental Policies and Regulations
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
• Clean, well ventilated and safe work areas.

HUMAN RESOURCES

• Abiding by the Acerinox Code of Conduct
• Keeping oneself informed through your company email account
• Maintaining your Dynamic Policy Profile and all assigned learnings therein
• Abiding by all security procedures
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to learn, adapt, and retain information
• Must have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills