COATING OPERATOR C

STA Coated Technologies; Rogersville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

STA Coated Technologies in Rogersville, TN, is seeking a dedicated manufacturing associate to operate and support coating lines. You will follow methods to maximize material production, minimize scrap, and ensure safety and quality throughout the shift.

The role requires English literacy, the ability to handle physical tasks, and willingness to work non-standard hours when needed. You will train on coater operations, inspect rolls and materials, and maintain accurate daily records.

Qualifications

• Attendance must be consistent and reliable.
• Willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Ability to manage job-related stress and maintain productive interactions.
• Oral and written English language literate.

Responsibilities

• Work with STA employees to maintain a safe, professional operation.
• Follow procedures to maximize production and minimize scrap and defects.
• Follow production schedule.
• Ensure proper materials and adhesive are used.
• Check machine settings and oven temperatures.
• Assign tasks and verify station operation.
• Perform final setup inspection prior to production.
• Troubleshoot and fix problems.
• Anilox roll inspection, cleaning and storage.
• Flag defective areas of jumbo rolls as required.
• Use materials efficiently and maintain paperwork per policy.
• Label each manufactured roll correctly and train coater staff.
• Operate and inspect lift trucks safely.
• Notify supervisors of repairs and submit maintenance requests.
• Keep the department clean and maintain a safe environment.
• Follow safety rules and company conduct policies.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Consistent attendance

Non-standard hours

Stress management

English literacy

Job description

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

To efficiently process materials that meet the quality standards and specifications of our customers with maximum safety, productivity, and minimum scrap or defects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
• Oral and written English language literate.
• Physical requirements: While performing the duties of this job, employee regularly stands and moves around the machine; uses hand and fingers to feel objects, tools, or controls; reaches with hands and arms above the shoulder and below the waist; stoops, kneels or crouches; occasionally lifts up to 70 pounds 48 inches high.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work directly with other STA employees to maintain a safe, professional, confidential and productive operation.
• Follow established methods and procedures to assist the coater operator maximize material production and to enhance productivity and minimize scrap and coater defects.
• Follow production schedule assigned.
• Assure proper materials and adhesive are being used.
• Check machine settings and oven temperatures.
• Assign personnel tasks and check all stations for correct operation.
• Perform final set-up inspection prior to production run.
• Troubleshoot and correct problems.
• Anilox roll inspection, cleaning and storage, using correct labels.
• Flag defective areas of jumbo rolls during processing as required.
• Efficiently use all material during manufacture, (i.e.: raw materials, adhesives, cores, release agents).
• Maintain accurate daily notes and other necessary paperwork and data entry as required by company policy.
• Accurately identify all manufactured rolls produced on the coaters with correct labels.
• Train coater personnel in station operations.
• Safe lift truck operation and inspection.
• Notify the shift supervisor or maintenance manager of all needed machine repair and complete maintenance requests as necessary.
• Keep department and equipment clean with general housekeeping duties that maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Follow all safety rules (wearing proper hearing, foot, eye, and hand protection) and follow company policy conduct rules at all times.
• Perform any other additional duties assigned or as required to maintain a smooth-running operation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment. Employee may work at different workstations or machines as production needs require. The noise level is loud and the temperature is often hot.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

STA Coated Technologies

Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement .