Operator I

Owens Corning; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Healthy Living Incentives

Hourly Incentive Plans

Competitive vacation plan

11 paid holidays per year

Employee Scholarship

EAP and Work/Life Services

Job summary

Owens Corning in Joplin, MO is seeking an Operator I to act as the operations expert for the packaging process. You will coordinate duties with other Packaging Operators, perform startup and shutdown, monitor weight distribution, and ensure quality and packaging integrity according to company standards.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, 18+ years old, and ability to operate powered industrial equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Follows all safety policies and procedures

Skills

English literacy

Process acumen

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Train and coach others

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in technical field

Tools

Forklift operation

Bobcat

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Operator I position is the operations expert for the packaging process. The employee works with other Packaging Operators to coordinate the duties to be accomplished across the entire packaging area with set-ups, operation, adjustments for packaging equipment, observation of weight distribution, proper curing, circumference and facing. This role will also ensure that the quality and quantity of packaged goods conforms to the company’s standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Follows all Owens Corning safety policies and procedures
• Know plant EPA goals or requirements and insures goals are met on a daily basis
• Handle startup and shut down duties pertaining to packaging equipment at the beginning and end of each shift
• Ensure each packaging machine is in good repair and works in accordance to regulations set by the company
• Perform regular and preventative maintenance on packaging machines to ensure optimum work cycles
• Responsible for packaging integrity and quality checks on each packaging order
• Monitor correct product weights and ensure that they are maintained throughout the shift
• Handle / discard waste that packaging machineries edict in a safe manner
• Educate workers on exercising caution to avoid accidents and prevent injuries
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area by ensuring that floors are clean and organized appropriately
• Assist in developing SOPs and handle reviews of manufacturing batch records
• Tend to packaging machines by using appropriate controls to package different items
• Load and unload items into packaging machines and remove rejected packages to be isolated as surplus
• Reset machines following malfunctions or need for repeated cycles
• Secure packaged items by gluing, tying, stapling or attaching fasteners
• Sort, label, grade and inspect packaged products
• Stack packaged items in storage areas or on delivery pallets using jack pallets or forklifts
• Create daily reports regarding packaged products and storage and delivery orders
• Reports any problems to appropriate personnel and carries out emergency procedures
• Uses fork lift and other related material handling machinery
• Performs other tasks and duties within scope as necessary and in agreement with the lead

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years related experience and/or training in an industrial/manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Two year Associates degree in technical related field highly preferred
• Experience operating powered industrial equipment such as forklift, Bobcat, overhead cranes, and hoists preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
• Six Sigma, TPM, and 5S practices
• Willingness to support training and cross-functional efforts
• Must have the ability to train and coach others
• Must have strong process acumen and high mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to secure and maintain job related qualifications and certifications as required by the nature of this position
• Possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong internal and external customer service skills
• Work well in team environment
• Work independently
• Basic mathematical calculations and measurements
• Must maintain schedule flexibility to ensure smooth production
• Pass drug screen prior to employment
• Acceptable background check
• Pass pre-employment physical
• Pass Work Keys assessment NCRC+

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Non-Rotating shifts - 12 hour
• Stand for extended prolonged periods during 12 hour shift
• Work overtime as needed
• Meet the physical demands of the work environment

Benefits

Owens Corning employees take pride in delivering a material difference. We offer a total compensation opportunity that not only rewards extraordinary employees, but helps them to drive impact with our customers, and the world around them. Owens Corning provides a range of competitive benefit options, allowing you to choose based on your individual needs.

• Insurance coverages that start day of hire.
• 401K employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Healthy Living Incentives
• Hourly Incentive Plans
• Competitive vacation plan
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Employee Scholarship
• EAP and Work/Life Services

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.