Line 28 Operator - D Shift

Magnera Corporation; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnera Corporation in United States is seeking an industrial line operator responsible for the quality of extruded product on assigned lines. You will ensure safety, operate cast lines, and follow ISO procedures to meet production targets.

Responsibilities include adhering to SOPs, packaging and labelling finished product, responding to lab data, inspecting for defects, maintaining housekeeping, and training line personnel on line-specific tasks. Must be able to work 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Excellent attendance record.
• Excellent safety record.
• Familiar with best practice safety procedures.
• Able to complete operator certification program.
• Completion of ISO training.
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Have a fork truck operations license.

Responsibilities

• Know the SOP of the product being run. Train line personnel on SOP.
• Responsible and accountable for packaging and labeling of finished product prior to shipment.
• Respond to lab data.
• Responsible for all visual defects including streaks, gels, edge issues.
• Know, follow and ensure ISO procedures.
• Use and enforce PPE; maintain emergency stop checklist; supervise line personnel, customers, vendors, and new hires on machines.
• Know, follow and ensure SWPs.
• Run a cast line as required (Level 1).
• Run more than one cast line as required (Level 2).
• Run more than one high output line as required (Level 3).
• Maintain flexibility to move between lines to meet output and quality targets.
• Read a factory order, set up blenders, camera system, and gauge control where applicable.
• Understand and manage line housekeeping and safety documentation.

Skills

People Skills

Customer Service

Conflict resolution

Line operation training

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Responsibilities

Education and/or Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent.

People Skills.

Customer Service.

Conflict resolution.

Training of line personnel on line specific tasks.

Language Skills:

Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend English.

Mathematical Skills:Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply & divide).

Must be able to read a tape measure or rule in both standard & metric.

Reasoning Ability:

o Problem solving ability.

o Understanding the use of Trouble Shooting Guides in resolving defects.

o Understanding the cost of production on the respective lines, including cost saving ideas and implementation.

o Knowledge and responsibility of required paperwork, including factory orders, daily production sheets, and customer required paperwork (Cognex data, defect data, etc.)

o Managing the breaks of line personnel (this includes the line personnel letting the operator know if he leaves the area to visit plant 1 or plant 2, or going to the office for any reason.)

o Housekeeping, which includes the line and surrounding areas including the Operator's table, winders, under the extruders, blenders, platforms, storage areas, etc.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Operators are responsible and accountable for the quality of the product extruded on their respective lines.

Operators are the focal point for safety for the line personnel, customers, and vendors who might be on their respective lines.

Position Responsibilities:

• Quality of the product on the line.

1) Know the SOP of the product being run. Know how to find SOP and train line personnel on SOP.

2) Responsible and accountable for the packaging, and labeling of the finished product prior to shipment.

3) Responsible for responding to lab data.

4) Responsible for all visual defects including streaks, gels, poor edge cuts, misaligned cores, damaged edges, and loose winds.

5) Responsible for knowing, following and ensuring that the rest of the line teams are following ISO procedures.

• Safety:

1) The use and the enforcement of the use of P.P.E.

2) Responsible for emergency stop checklist.

3) Responsible for line personnel, customers, vendors, and new hires on their respective machines.

4) Responsible for knowing, following and ensuring that the rest of the line teams are following SWPs.

• Operations Skills:

1) Must have the ability to run a cast line as required (Level 1).

2) Must have the ability to run more than one cast line as required (Level 2).

3) Must have the ability to run more than one high output line as required (Level 3).

4) Must have high flexibility regarding placement to other lines and ability to achieve output and quality targets.

Must know how to take a machine up from cold start. This includes reading and understanding a factory order, setting up the blenders, understanding and setting up the camera system (where applicable), understanding and setting up the gauge control system (where applicable).

Qualification Requirements:Have an excellent attendance record.

Have an excellent safety record.

Familiar with best practice safety procedures.

Able to complete operator certification program.

Completion of ISO training.

Good written and oral communications skills.

Have a fork truck operations license.

Physical Demands:Must work a 12 hour work day.

Requires standing, walking, kneeling, bending and reaching.

Requires pushing and pulling roll carts and hoists.

Requires lifting up to 55 pounds.

Requires ascending and descending ladders throughout the work day.