Production Operator

SUMMARY

Performs the Utility, Auto Catcher and Palletizer tasks, and performs any team task on an as needed basis under the direction and authority of the Front Line Leader (FLL).

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Utility duties:

• Qualifies on all tasks on a progressive basis and rotates between task areas and performs duties on an as needed basis in any task.
• Performs all quality checks/tests on time.
• Off loads conveyor of seconds and rewraps, stacks seconds and add in rewraps.
• Performs common labor and janitorial tasks (including, but not limited to, general sweeping, clean-up work, etc.).
• Performs support labor for front end operations (including, but not limited to, feed rewraps back onto the conveyor, etc.).
• Assists in repairing all line breaks (heavy tails) and adjusts equipment for product.
• Pulls all splices from the bundles.
• Visually inspects bundles and/or shingles, sets aside rejects, and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Participates in the safety and good housekeeping programs as established within the plant.
• Performs other related duties consistent with the nature of the job as directed by the Front Line Leader.

Performs Palletizer & Packaging duties:

• Operates and adjusts Palletizer and conveyors (including, but not limited to, start, stop, clearing of jams, etc.).
• Helps perform preventative maintenance to Palletizer (including, but not limited to, tighten bolts, clean conveyor rollers, etc.).
• Visually inspect pallets and sets aside as needed.
• Transports pallets to the Palletizer.
• Loads pallets into the Palletizer.
• Operate Banding and Heat Sealing Equipment.
• Assists the lift truck operator with the count and notifies the coater operator before the next color change.

 Performs Auto Catcher duties: 

• Helps clear all box jams.
• Assists Auto Catcher attendant in adjusting the machine.
• Performs any team task on an as needed basis.
• Performs other related duties consistent with the job as directed by the Front Line Leader or Group Lead.

LTO duties: 

• Transports all product from the Palletizer to the proper storage area.
• Transports rewraps to the add-in area.

 JOB REQUIREMENTS

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Effectively read measuring and testing equipment.
• Able to learn and certify on tow motor.
• Color acuity.

 SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 The employee should hold the following abilities: 

• Assess and only operate equipment when all guarding and safety devices are in proper working order.
• Forklift Certification.
• Identifies first quality vs. second quality raw materials and finished product.
• Good communication skills.
• Work independently maintaining a fast, yet safe, pace of operation.
• Adaptable to change.
• Follows the Lock/Tag/Try (LTT) procedures at all times.

 COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

 The employee must be able to: 

• Log into and navigate Talent Center for paycheck/benefits enrollment information.
• Log into and navigate Owens Corning University (OCU) and accomplish online training routinely.
• Enters downtime/slowtime data into the IM computer.

 EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

 High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

 ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

 The employee should possess the ability to: 

• Ability to routinely lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Work up to 12 hours in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environment.
• Walk/stand on concrete floor continuously for up to 12 hours.
• Routinely ascend and descend stairs and ladders up to 25 feet.
• Safeguard self with Personal protective Equipment (PPE) - steel-toed shoes, eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask) hearing protection and long sleeved shirt (with shirt tail tucked in) as necessary for task.
• Use cleaning equipment or tools as necessary for housekeeping duties in accordance with all safety rules.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

 A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Overtime Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to/Dept: Frontline Leader (Supervisor)

Shift:  Must be willing to work 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am, including weekends