Manufacturing Operator (Shift / Mon-Fri 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)

Orafol Americas; Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Orafol Americas is seeking a Converting Operator in Ellabell, GA to manage the production control processes. The role requires a strong understanding of machinery operation and adherence to quality standards. Candidates must have a high school diploma and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Additional requirements include the ability to operate Powered Industrial Trucks and a commitment to maintaining safety and cleanliness in the work area. The position may involve lifting heavy objects and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Strong written and oral English communication skills required.
• Must have a positive 'can do' attitude and a 'sense of accountability'.
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 85 lbs. regularly.

Responsibilities

• Convert various series and operate main control panel.
• Perform quality checks on converted rolls and troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintain production records and appropriate documentation.

Skills

Strong written and oral English communication skills

Strong PC skills

Ability to operate machinery and Powered Industrial Trucks

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: ORAFOL Americas Inc - Ellabell, GA 31308
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: Manufacturing

Essential Functions

• Convert various series
• Operate main control panel to produce the desired outcome of finished product
• Operate basic settings and controls of the control panel
• Select the correct recipe on machine for each series of film and make adjustments to rollers
• Place mother roll on the unwinder and web machine; splice mother roll onto existing web
• Set and adjust knives as needed to convert different widths
• Set up and run delamination where applicable
• Set up perf jobs and measure them where applicable
• Verify and adjust back print as needed; adjusting printers and replacing ink cartridge
• Load/unload material in LTW
• Inspect and identify machine deficiencies
• Perform quality checks on converted rolls and identify any damage caused by converting machine
• Work within the Business Express Software (BE) to identify converting jobs and follow booking process
• Drive and operate Powered Industrial Equipment to load/unload product from machine and to clean trim pipes as needed
• Maintain production records and appropriate documentation
• Troubleshoot equipment
• Use block tags according to the procedure; place blocked rolls in correct area
• Place IT and Maintenance requests as needed
• Web converting machine to perf and make necessary adjustments to produce good quality product
• Make decisions outside of the converting plan and booking process (e.g., when to convert remaining mother roll, when to book a rest roll, etc.)
• Setup and run re-wheeling to include wearing of the web
• Change shafts (PSA)
• Convert 92 meters and above
• Convert various series to include specific series such as 651, 631, 641, 8800, 810, 813, 3673675, 351, 352, 3751GRA, 3951G, 3951GRA, 3951GHT, 3981RA, 285, 751, 951, 970, 290, 5061, MT80P, as well as special cuts such as D2, D3 and D4 materials
• Operate additional converting equipment
• Use color chart to correctly identify color of material
• Perform quality checks on converted rolls, correcting quality issues caused by the converting machine

Additional Responsibilities

• Follow prescribed safety regulations; wear proper PPE
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Maintain an optimal level of product quality and adhere to ORAFOL’s Quality Program
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Converting Manager/Supervisor or other member of management team

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Strong written and oral English communication skills required

Work Experience

• Strong PC skills
• Required forklift certification and ability to operate machinery and Powered Industrial Trucks
• Previous experience operating machinery, preferred

Aptitudes & Characteristics

• Must have a positive “can do” attitude and a “sense of accountability”
• Must be a fast learner, driven and self‑motivated; strive towards continuous improvement
• Ability to work with little to no supervision, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 85 lbs. regularly and up to 200 lbs. occasionally with assistant
• Required ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to walk, stretch, reach, crawl and grasp objects
• Required to bend, stoop, climb, crawl or kneel occasionally
• Ability to follow directions, work independently and multi-task in a fast‑paced environment

Level Requirements

• Converting Operator I – 10 credits
• Converting Operator II – 30 credits
• Converting Operator III – 40 credits
• Converting Operator IV – 55 credits