Production Operator

JM Eagle; Umatilla (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JM Eagle in UMATILLA, OR is seeking a General Worker to support extrusion production lines. You will learn and maintain the barcode documentation for production reporting and assist in start-ups and changeovers.

You will measure pipe dimensions, inspect products for quality, and help prepare packaging materials ensuring accurate lot control and safe operation of equipment such as printing devices and conveyors.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.
• Basic arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.

Responsibilities

• Learn and maintain barcode system for production reporting.
• Prepare for and pass Job Certification Test for Level C extrusion within 90 days.
• Maintain operation of multiple production lines and packaging of end product.
• Visually inspect product for quality control and measure pipe dimensions.
• Move and handle materials, load gasket components, and assist in start-up/changeovers.
• Operate forklift safely and perform basic inspections.

Skills

Reading documents

Writing reports

Public speaking

Mathematics

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Level C Extrusion Technician certification (JCP)

Tools

Barcode system

Printing equipment

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: UMATILLA, OR 97882

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn and maintain all documentation required and barcode system for production reporting
• Must prepare to pass the Job Certification Test for level “B” in 90 days from the date of last level change.
• Maintain operation of multiple lines, including loading gaskets and packaging end product for shipment
• Prepare packaging materials
• Visually inspect product for quality control purposes
• Measure and record pipe dimensions as directed
• Make adjustments on bellers and printing equipment as needed
• Move bundled pipe from work area, (scrap and good product)
• Assist in production line start-up activities and changeovers.
• Cut and band scrap as directed
• Report any equipment malfunctions, product defects or unsafe conditions immediately
• Work as a team with other personnel.
• Operate a forklift truck safely and inspect fork trucks as instructed.

This job description outlines the principal duties and in no way states or implies these are the only duties to be performed in this position.

MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma preferred, must have at least Ninety (90) days experience and demonstrate all requisite skill and knowledge of a General Worker with a passing grade to be certified in our JCP Program as a Level C Extrusion Technician

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups (employees or customers).

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Have ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Have ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

QUALIFICATIONSREASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

SAFETY/TOTAL HOUSEKEEPING MANAGEMENT (THM)

Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees. Maintain their designated work spaces in a clean, safe and timely manner in compliance with the plants THM/Safety policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and able to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is in a plant environment where the employee will frequently be exposed to year round weather conditions, fumes and/or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts. The employee will on occasion be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise levels in the plant is usually loud, proper personal protective equipment will be worn in given plant areas and when essential job function necessitate.