Job Description

The purpose of the Coater Helper is to prepare the assigned line for startup and to provide general assistance for all operations within the Coating Department, include direct support for the Coater Operator and the Coater Assistant. Due to variations within machine operations, job functions will fluctuate for each individual line.

Key Responsibilities

The key elements associated with the Coater Helper include ensuring proper machine startup and completing miscellaneous duties to facilitate Coating Operations. Machine startup activities include staging rolls for efficient loading practices, loading rolls onto the machine, and prepping rolls for line operations after loading. Additional job functions for this classification may include troubleshooting during down time, assisting in web breaks, changing out filters, transporting hazardous waste drums form the Coating Department to the Red Label building and general support activities for the Coater Operator and Coater Assistant.

Tasks for the Coater Operations vary depending on the assigned Line.

The Coater Helper may perform the job duties of a Coating Assistant or Operator, as necessary. This assistance may be dependent on production rates, staffing and necessity of line repairs (see associated job description for the Coating Assistant and Operator for more details).

Primary Task – Line Operations

The Coater Helper may be required to lift/move cores within 5-feet to load on the 505/506/509 Line. Cores may weigh up to 40 pounds and may be located anywhere from knee to shoulder height on storage racks. The cores must first be pulled out from storage racks. This may occur on an occasional basis. Additionally, the Coater Helper frequently carries objects for typical machine operation (general tools/toolbox, etc. weighing less than ten pounds) on a frequent basis.

The Coater Helper is required to push rolls during loading. The rolls weigh anywhere from 3000 to 5000 pounds. The rolls are pushed on a dolly-track located on the ground adjacent to each Line. While on the track, the roll requires up to 90 pounds of force to initiate movement. After movement, the rolls require up to 20 pounds of force to continue moving. Additionally, the Coater Helper may be responsible for sealing, labeling and transporting waste drums (55-gallons) via hand truck to the Red Label Building (over 100-feet from Coating Department). This occurs on a weekly basis. For work on the 505/506/509 Line, the Coater Helper is required to move fiberboard drums of adhesive into place. This action is completed by sliding/pushing/maneuvering the drum less than 10 feet into the Line on an occasional basis.

The Coater Helper may be required to pull cores out of racks on an occasional basis. Cores may weigh up to 40 pounds and may be located anywhere from knee to shoulder height on the racks.

The Coater Helper is required to stand/walk on a continuous basis while performing general required activities (primarily on concrete surfaces). The Coater Helper may be required to balance on an atypical or uneven surface while changing filters on the 505/506/509 Line.

The Coater Helper is required to Bend, Twist, Crawl, Squat, and/or Kneel for an extended period, primarily for line repair during "web breaks"., which may occur up to one to three times per shift. Additional bending at the waist may occur while cleaning rollers and changing filters on an occasional basis. Twisting at the waist may occur on a frequent basis during machine loading.

The Coater Helper primarily works while reaching between waist and shoulder height (frequent basis, for general tasks). Additional work may require the employee to work from knee to waist height (occasional, primarily while wrapping roll paper over rolls); from floor to knee height (occasional, during line repair); and above shoulder height (occasional, while setting rolls into machine).

The Coater Helper will work while bending the neck down for an extended period (up to 1 hour) during general machine operations (occasional basis). The Coater Helper is not required to work while bending the neck up for an extended period during typical job activities.

The Coater Helper may be required to climb stairs on the line machine (occasional basis) as a part of typical job activities. The Coater Helper may be required to climb a ladder on the 505/506/509 Line to change filters.

The Coater Helper is required to perform handling, fingering and operating controls with hands on a frequent basis while performing machine operations and general tasks.

Tools & Equipment

• General tools (hammer, utility knife, wrench, screwdriver, etc.)
• Skimmer
• Pneumatic table
• Roll pusher
• Scraper
• Splitter
• Dolly
• Electronic inventory gun
• Tape
• Hoist
• Computer

Environmental, Health & Safety

Safety Equipment

• Safety Glasses
• Hearing Protection (minimum NRR 18)
• Work Gloves
• Steel Toe Work Boots
• Work Gloves and Armguards (during sampling)
• Nomex Sleeves (Line 507 only)

Safety Program Participation

• Standard Safety Orientation
• Hearing Conservation Program
• Lockout/Tagout Program

Environmental Training

• General Environmental Awareness
• HAZWOPER Awareness

Administrative

• Day-to-day task structures have minimal variation.
• The Coater Helper spends the majority of the shift within the Mactac Facility's Coating Department.
• There is limited paperwork associated with the Coater Helper job classification.
• The Coater Helper performs the majority of allocated work standing.

Scope:

• Direct Reports: No
• Physical Requirements: Heavy
• Reports to: Shift Leader
• Location: Scranton, PA

Selection Criteria:

• Education:
  • Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Experience:
  • Must have at least 6 months Lift Truck experience or be able to pass a Lift Truck licensing test.

Disclaimers:

• The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• It is the policy of Mactac that all employees are employed at the will of Mactac for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

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