Job Description

Performs a variety of activities involved in the overall running of the production facility. Primary responsibilities include locating and transferring material to and from production equipment for processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Use the computer to identify what materials are needed at a given piece of production equipment.
• Use forklift, stand-up probe, or clamp trucks to locate and transfer material to the production machines and from the machines to storage.
• Utilize scanners to electronically relocate any material when it is moved.
• Participate as part of the crew in following environmental, safety, and housekeeping standards and regulations, including emptying waste bins.
• Assist in inventory counts and purging of aged inventory.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Work towards optimizing productivity and waste reduction.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and maintenance to resolve issues.
• Perform all 5S activities as assigned in the time frame provided per procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Converting Manager, or Lead Operator.

Skills

• Experience:Minimum 6 months of previous experience in operating forklifts is required. Operating in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Attention to Detail:Precision in operation and quality control tasks.
• Critical Thinking:Ability to analyze and solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Team Player:Strong collaborative skills to work effectively with the production team.

Abilities

• Basic Math:Understanding and application of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including fractions and decimals.
• Communication:Effective communication is crucial. You will need to communicate and collaborate with colleagues working different shifts, ensuring smooth shift-exchange and sharing relevant information.
• Flexibility and Adaptability:The ability to maintain regular attendance is crucial. The ability to adapt to varying shift lengths and workdays (8-12 hour shifts and occasional weekends).
• Stamina:Often involves extended periods of activity and concentration.
• Time Management:Effective time management skills to stay focused, prioritize tasks, and maintain productivity throughout the entire shift.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to use basic computer systems hardware and software.
• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience is preferred.

Safety

• Follow all EHS standards and regulations, facility work rules, and contribute to the safety of all employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Pre-start truck safety checklists, shift exchange.
• Attend all safety training and meetings.
• Contribute to the Hazard ID program.

Work Environment

This position works in the production facility. Appropriate clothing, eye and foot protection are mandatory, and hearing protection is required in designated areas.

• Constant standing, walking, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Required to stand for extended periods without sitting, as well as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, bending, lifting, handling, grasping, and feeling.

Other

• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Relocation Eligible: Eligible or Ineligible for Relocation.