Systems Operator_Mills_1st Shift

Ecore Athletic; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecore International in Lockport, NY is seeking a skilled production operator to oversee the Prequalifying, Mill, Liberator, Granulation, Packaging and Roto-Grind line systems. You will ensure product quality, meet deadlines, perform inspections, sieve analyses, and maintain data entry and housekeeping in a safe manufacturing setting.

The role requires operating forklifts and loaders, participating in 6S organization, communicating production changes, and cross-training. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• English fluency (read, write, speak) required.
• Experience operating equipment of similar complexity preferred.
• Minimum 6 months powered industrial truck experience required.
• Front end loader experience preferred; ability to multitask in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate all production machinery line systems with minimal supervision.
• Conduct inspections, perform quality sieve testing, and maintain documentation.
• Carry out bulk density tests and monitor flow rates for products.
• Operate forklift/skid loader to move and transport raw material.
• Participate in 6S organization and housekeeping tasks.
• Communicate production and quality changes to leads and maintenance.
• Assist with pre-shift scheduling and cross-train as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Multitasking

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Powered Industrial Truck experience

Front end loader experience

ERP experience

Job description

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the overall operation of all product line machinery systems which consist of the Prequalifying System, Mill System 2, Mill System 3, Liberator Line System, Granulation System, Packaging Line System and Roto-Grind System. Operator must ensure high quality standards for product and WIP material and demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines in a safe manner. These product line systems function in the same capacity of cleaning, sizing and refining raw material per customer order, but each of them processes a different product. Additional responsibilities will include: computer touch screen set‑ups and adjustments, performing mandatory equipment and material inspections including quality control sieve analysis for each product, bulk density testing, getting flow rates, jockeying trailers to and from the docks, lift truck and skid steer loader operation, general equipment preventive maintenance, all production line related documentation including inventory, data entry, assistance with creating SOP, cross training into other job functions as needed and performing housekeeping activities including use of compressed air system to clean de-stoner, gravity table decks and air filters. This position requires routine attendance to departmental, production, safety and Company meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

E – 40% – Operate all production machinery line systems with minimal supervision:

• Conduct visual inspections of machinery and perform general preventive maintenance
• Setup, operate, troubleshoot, adjust settings and maintain line machinery processes using computer touch screen pads, control panels and mechanical practices
• Perform required quality ASTM sieve testing on all products and continually check materials throughout the manufacturing processes for foreign contaminates
• Perform all production related documentation, data entry and inventory
• Understand and perform all required proper customer packaging
• Perform bulk density tests and flow rates of different products

E – 30% – Operate forklift/skid loader equipment to move and transport raw material:

• PM’s must be filled out at the beginning of every shift
• Lifts and loaders must be blown out no less than two times/shift
• Check for wheel chocks and trailer stands before entering a trailer
• Ensure loaders are fueled up and vacuumed out at the end of each shift

E – 10% – 6S Organization/Housekeeping:

• Organize work area on a continual basis in order to maintain a safe, efficient, productive and clean work environment by using air wands, vacuums, brooms and shovels
• Participate in departmental 6S program and complete assigned tasks effectively and efficiently
• Empty wood, trash and/or cardboard dumpsters in assigned work areas when full
• Keep shovels, brooms, rakes, garden hoes, squeegees, trash cans, dump tubs, and tool box in designated area
• Ensure work area is blown down and cleared so sweeper can access area; if sweeper is not running, blow machines out and sweep up with brooms
• Prep and clean all walking floors when they come back from Lancaster or from being repaired

E – 10% – Communication:

• Responsible for communicating changes in production and/or quality of product to shift/department Lead person
• Submit work orders to Maintenance team; demonstrate ability to explain maintenance issues and troubleshoot general mechanical issues if Supervisor or Lead is unavailable
• Communicate with other System Operators when running Loader

S – 5% – Pre-shift scheduling/planning:

• Participate in pre-shift stretching exercises
• Read and understand the operations board with a general knowledge of all machinery functions, product identifications, raw materials, material placements, screen set‑ups and product preparations
• Adapt to various assigned job locations; be able to change job functions mid‑shift or as needed
• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment and conduct pre‑operation safety checks on machinery

S – 5% – Jockey trailers to and from docks using yard spotter tractor.

S – 5% – Cross train into other job functions providing assistance to other departments as necessary.

100%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma/GED or 4 years of machine operator/manufacturing experience required
• English fluency (read, write, speak)
• Past manufacturing experience operating equipment of similar complexity preferred
• A minimum of 6-months powered industrial truck experience required
• Front end loader experience preferred
• Proven ability to multitask in a stressful environment (dirty, confined spaces, strict timelines, etc.), attention to detail, and adapt to changing demands
• Read and understand units of measure
• Ability to perform basic math functions
• Demonstrated comfort with data entry and basic computer skills; ERP experience preferred
• Must be safety conscious and carry out work responsibilities in a safe manner
• Must be able to work overtime to meet operational requirements
• Able to safely perform related physical requirements/demands of the role
• Valid driver’s license preferred (must have in order to jockey trailers)

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics below are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

• Manufacturing Environment: This position may operate in a manufacturing setting with conditions of high-pressure air/steam/gas, hazardous gas/chemical fumes, extreme heat and temperature variations, loud noise, exposure to dangerous machinery, dirty work environment and/or exposure to dust (pigment). The position is required to wear PPE including, but not limited to safety glasses, steel toe/composite boots and earplugs.

Physical and Mental Demands:

The demands described are representative but not all inclusive of those demands that must be met by an employee (with or without a reasonable accommodation) to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending, reaching, climbing, stooping, lifting, pounding, pushing and/or pulling. Move throughout the work location to comply with safety requirements.
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move object.
• Manual dexterity to move material and operate equipment.
• Communicate effectively (write, speak) with supervisors and others on performance and safety concerns.
• Adequate hearing ability to receive work instruction and to respond to changes in work environment.
• Attention to detail to complete work assignments.
• Time management to comply with scheduled work time and maintain productivity requirements.
• Ability to understand and abide by safety policies and maintain a safe work environment. Ability to move throughout the work location to comply with safety requirements.

The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the job described. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.