Production Lift Op 2 Days - OK

Paragon Films, Inc.; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday premium

Overtime pay (12-hour shifts)

Job summary

Paragon Films, Inc. is seeking a Production Lift Operator 2 to bring raw materials to the line, package and label finished products, and stage pallets for shipment. The role supports production staff and ensures internal quality standards are met for pallets before shipping.

The position requires forklift proficiency, ability to read and wrap materials properly, and willingness to cross-train in shipping. 12-hour rotating shifts with overtime are possible.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience with safety training and Paragon Films internal certification.
• Experience performing Line Operator duties in a production setting.
• Ability to understand machinery and production systems.
• Basic computer tasks including data entry and scanning functions.

Responsibilities

• Supply raw materials to production lines to prevent delays.
• Wrap and stage finished pallets for warehouse storage while ensuring quality.
• Weigh and complete scrap reports for the Team Manager.
• Read labels and package correctly for materials handling.
• Cross-train in shipping and related duties under supervision.
• Maintain housekeeping and support other shift tasks as needed.
• Fill in as Line Operator when staffing requires.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Forklift experience

Line Operator duties

Technical aptitude

Data entry / computer tasks

English communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Punctuality / dependability

Mathematics basics

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Blueprint reading

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Lift Operator 2 role brings all required materials to the line and properly packages, labels, and stages all finished products so that it is ready for shipment while further developing their skill set to include other tasks. This position ensures internal quality standards are met for pallets before being shipped to the customer. The role also serves as a vital supply chain for our production staff by bringing all the raw materials to the production line to ensure the production staff can perform their roles. This role must be knowledgeable in and follow all procedures needed to ensure the proper, safe, and efficient operations of a forklift. Position works under established guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supplies lines with raw materials making sure all materials for the production line are continuously stocked and available to prevent any production delays.
• Wraps and stages skids of the finished product to be moved to the warehouse for storage while ensuring quality standards are met.
• Understands and can weigh and complete scrap reports and turn them in to the Team Manager.
• Understands proper packaging, how to wrap and read labels, and correct applicable uses.
• Labels and wraps unused raw materials before placing them back into inventory.
• Cross-trains in shipping to learn receiving duties, gains experience in unloading cores, using dock levelers, unloading a pallet truck, and other related tasks with supervision.
• Perform basic housekeeping tasks throughout the shift in the assigned area.
• Completes other tasks as assigned by management; including but not limited to filling the roles of Line Operator when staffing needs require.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned by Management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY

• One and a half years relevant forklift experience with demonstrated proficiency and safety and passing Paragon Films internal certification process.
• Thoroughly trained and demonstrated proficiency at performing Line Operator duties within Paragon Films.
• Technical aptitude to understand machinery and systems within a production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to gain an understanding of software, scanning functions, data entry, and other basic computer tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment while adapting to a fast-paced environment and rapid changes. Able to juggle multiple tasks and handle unexpected delays or events while maintaining constant attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills combined with good problem-solving skills.
• Practice and promote teamwork within our organization.
• High level of dependability regarding attendance and punctuality with the ability to be on call as needed for maintenance issues.
• Understanding and ability to communicate using the English language in both written and spoken form.
• Basic mathematic skills.

• Practice and promote teamwork within our organization.
• Internal customer service skills.
• High level of dependability regarding attendance and punctuality with the ability to be on call as needed for maintenance issues.
• Understanding and ability to communicate using the English language in both written and spoken form.
• Basic mathematic skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to use hands including fingers to hold, touch, see, feel, grip, squeeze, push, pull.
• Ability to perform pushing, pulling, and forward exertion on a regular basis.
• Ability to have an overhead extension with arms on a regular basis.
• Ability to use enhanced levels of manual dexterity with arms and hands.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously on a concrete floor for 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to stand, crouch, stoop, bend, and squat frequently.
• Ability to kneel occasionally.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders occasionally.
• Ability to twist at the hip and waist area on a regular basis.
• Ability to rotate the neck to look backward, up, down, and sideways on a regular basis.
• Ability to work on elevated platforms.
• Ability to climb on uneven surfaces occasionally.
• Ability to regularly lift and or move up to 45-55 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally lift and or move up to 65 lbs.
• Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person, and over a paging system.
• Ability to meet requirements of and utilize all PPE when required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Previous experience in a plastics manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The environment described here is meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of the job.

The physical environment requires the employee to work inside in heat/cold, in a moderately loud environment. Required to use PPE while performing job functions.

SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS

Work involves overtime, shift rotations, and schedule changes. Requires adherence to deadlines and project completion deadlines.

8am-8pm, 12 hour rotating schedule. Work a 2-2-3 schedule. Holiday with a premium.
36-48 hours per week depending on if it is the short week or a long week.