Blender/Press Assistant

Huber Corporation; Shuqualak (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Huber Engineered Woods, a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, seeks an operator to run blenders, unwinders, and related equipment on the press line. You will ensure a steady supply of treated dry flakes and assist the press operator as needed.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and 0–3 years in manufacturing, with ability to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. Safety and efficiency are essential in this role at our Shuqualak, MS facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0–3 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate blenders and blending equipment to supply treated dry flakes for the press line.
• Operate paper unwinder and associated forming line components.
• Inspect and clean wax spray nozzles and surfaces for proper operation.
• Monitor equipment through control data and visual checks; report issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment in all areas.
• Assist Press Operator during downtime and relieve when needed; complete operation reports.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Shift work

Ability to follow safety rules

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Huber Engineered Woods (HEW), a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, combines its advanced adhesives and wood product technologies with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities to produce premium structural wood panel products. Innovative construction products like AdvanTech® subflooring and ZIP System® sheathing have changed the way homes and buildings go together. HEW brings together professionals with experience in research and development, product engineering and manufacturing to create products that solve specific problems.

Our Corporate Office is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. HEW manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Virginia, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Maine. To learn more, please visit our website at www.huberwood.com.

Position Summary

Operates blenders and associated blending equipment to provide a sufficient quantity of treated dry flakes to ensure continuous operation of the press line. Operates paper unwinder

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates (in automatic or manual mode if necessary), cleans and inspects for proper operation of equipment, from screens to paper unwinder at forming line. This includes: Blenders, Screens, Wax Kitchen, Resin Room and Equipment, Flight Conveyors, Formers, Hydraulic and Thermal oil rooms
• Inspects wax spray nozzles in surface and core blenders for proper operation. Cleans or replaces stopped or partially clogged nozzles.
• Checks, cleans, bags, or removes bags from atomizers when necessary.
• Through Blender Control Data and visual inspection, monitors equipment to assure proper operation and to prevent injury or damage to equipment. If any equipment deficiencies are noted, notify Maintenance Department and/or Shift Supervisor to correct problems.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment in work areas
• Assists the Press Operator by performing such tasks as:
  • Removing stuck boards from press.
  • Relieving Press Operator during temporary absences from Control Room and/or Press Area
  • Assisting Press Operator in downtime circumstances.
• Prepares to assume press operator relief responsibility by training on press operations.
• Completes Blender Operation Report sheets.
• Retrieves usage numbers on all changeovers for press operator.
• Unloads powdered resin trucks.
• Hangs resin according to current spec sheet.
• Operates a variety of heavy mobile equipment such as forklift, front end loader and Tenant sweeper.
• Achieves work objectives by reading, interpreting, and applying complex written documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Performs general physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, moving whole body and multilimbed coordination

Specialized/Technical Knowledge Or Required Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• 0 to 3 Years manufacturing experience
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays per shift schedule

Huber Engineered Woods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.