PE Operator

Microporous, LLC; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Microporous, LLC seeks a Manufacturing Operator for the Piney Flats site to handle extrusion and production tasks. The role follows written instructions, maintains sheet thickness, and performs calendar roll changes according to production schedules.

You will complete production and quality paperwork, move product using pallet jacks or forklifts, and uphold 5S; TPM participation and basic maintenance are part of the job, with safety rules including respirator use during extraction system

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; manufacturing experience desirable.
• Willingness to follow safety rules and work in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Follows written instructions including user guides, work aids, and control plans
• Sets and maintains proper thickness and continuity of the sheet from the twin-screw extruder.
• Performs Calendar roll changes as dictated by production schedule
• Completes all production and Quality control paperwork in accordance with established user guides
• Moves full containers of product into the warehouse or staging area with motorized pallet jacks or forklifts
• Responsible for maintaining 5‑S
• Operators are responsible for maintaining overall quality of the product at all times. Statistical techniques including SPC and Six Sigma Philosophy will be utilized extensively to improve our product and process
• Operators will participate in Total Productive Maintenance, (TPM) and will be trained to perform routine maintenance tasks on their equipment as scheduled or the need arises
• Follows all safety rules and procedures including the use of half face respirators at various intervals during the charging of the extraction system

Job description

• The scope of work shall include all manufacturing areas of the Piney Flats site

Reporting Relationships

• The Position reports to the PE Process Supervisor

Pay & Schedule

• $19.00/hr base pay
• $1.00/hr shift premium ($20.00/hr total)
• Schedule: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Microporous Core Values

• Safety: We always have time for safety.
  • We prioritize the well-being of our people, our communities, and our environment by making safety the foundation of every decision, every process, and every action – ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Improve. Repeat.
  • We embrace creativity, challenge the status quo, and continually seek better ways of working to drive progress and sustainable success.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: One Team. One Goal.
  • We believe that collective effort creates stronger solutions.
  • Working together with diverse perspectives to achieve meaningful shared goals.
• Accountability: Greatness begins with ownership. Own it. Deliver it.
  • We take ownership in our actions, decisions, and results.
  • We believe accountability is essential to our success.
• Integrity: We act with respect and honesty.
  • We expect honesty and ethical behavior in all interactions and decision making.
  • We value our colleagues and seek to learn from one another.

Responsibilities

• Follows written instructions including user guides, work aids, and control plans
• Sets and maintains proper thickness and continuity of the sheet from the twin-screw extruder.
• Performs Calendar roll changes as dictated by production schedule
• Completes all production and Quality control paperwork in accordance with established user guides
• Moves full containers of product into the warehouse or staging area with motorized pallet jacks or forklifts
• Responsible for maintaining 5‑S
• Operators are responsible for maintaining overall quality of the product at all times. Statistical techniques including SPC and Six Sigma Philosophy will be utilized extensively to improve our product and process
• Operators will participate in Total Productive Maintenance, (TPM) and will be trained to perform routine maintenance tasks on their equipment as scheduled or the need arises
• Follows all safety rules and procedures including the use of half face respirators at various intervals during the charging of the extraction system

Safety EH&S

• Understand the importance of conformance to the environmental policy procedures and the requirements of the EMS
• Understand the environmental impacts associated with their work activities and the environmental benefitsof improved personal performance
• Understand their role in achieving conformance with the environmental policy, relevant procedures, and the requirements of the EMS, including emergency preparedness and response
• Understand the potential consequences of deviation from specified operating procedures
• Comply with all environmental, safety, and health rules, policies, and programs established by the company to the extent of training received
• Immediately, report any accidents and releases to the Supervisor
• Recognize that adhering to job responsibilities and procedures regarding environmental, health, and safety is a condition of employment

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to walk around the production floor, may stand for a period of time
• Frequent pulling and pushing
• Occasionally bending, climbing, reaching, sitting, stooping/kneeling, twisting and lifting 30-100lbs

Education and Experience

High School Diploma. Previous manufacturing experience is desirable.