Operator Helper

Location(s): 

Kearny, NJ, US, 07032

Function:  Manufacturing
Audience:  Hourly
Work Arrangement:  On Site
Requisition ID:  70004
Hiring Manager: Brandon Coulter
HR Rep: Heather Stoveken

SUMMARY
The purpose of the Operator is to operate the asphalt production process. The Operator will work as a team to produce batches of high quality asphalt products safely at a fast-paced rate. Good mechanical skills, basic computer skills and good team communication skills are required for the job. This job requires excellent self-direction working alone or in small teams with little direct supervision. This job requires a boiler operator license from the State of New Jersey.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Engages in TPM activities, supporting the plant initiatives
• Actively leads and improves TPM processes.
• Encourages new ideas to create best practices.
• Supports pillar progress and addresses issues by submitting TPM tags ensuring continued progress for the plant
• Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on- the -job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem.
• Take personal ownership to work safely each and every day and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety.
• Strive to maintain TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) goals of zero losses, zero accidents, zero defects.
• Certify and operate in all of the following areas: Truck Loading and Unloading, Quality Control Procedures, Preheater Operations, Boiler Incinerator, Converter Operations. Must pass and have a Boiler Operator License from the State of New Jersey.
• Perform the administrative tracking tasks of data entry, BOL processing, production entry, receiving, and general organization.
• Perform tests on asphalt in the lab for finished product to test for specification, for loss prevention, inbound products against OC specs.
• Generate Certificate of Analysis for outbound shipments
• Participate in Round Robin testing
• Be able to climb up to three floors of stairs, read panel displays, use operations manuals for troubleshooting, use full upper body movement for process, stand up to 12 hours with breaks.
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• Become certified to operate a forklift.
• Test, measure and enter data on quality using our computer system requiring general math skills and the ability to discern variation.
• Attend and participate in meetings and training.
• Participate in projects and collaborate with Maintenance to facilitate equipment repairs
• Know and follow all plant environmental control policies and procedures.
• Meet team expectations such as reliability, teamwork, and process improvement. Maintain and improve productivity teamwork, quality and safety.
• Complies with good housekeeping practices on the job.
• Follows all environmental compliance polices & programs.
• Comply with all plant rules including safety regulations
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Regular Attendance on site and ability to rotate to varying shifts
• All other duties as assigned or needed
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The employee should hold the following abilities:
• Good communication skills
• Accountability and ownership for actions
• Able to think under pressure and make quick decisions
• Ability to work well in a team or alone
• Able to communicate in English
• Ability to read a tape measure and do basic math
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES
The employee must be able to:
• Must be able to operate a computer or other keyboard instrument
• Proficient in SAP PM Module
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
The employee should have the following:
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Manufacturing or Asphalt production experience is a plus
• Forklift knowledge useful
• Boiler Operator License required
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee should possess the ability to:
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Revision Date #2: 4/23/2021
• Ability to stand for 10 - 12 hours straight
• Able to climb and descend stairs for up to 12 hours continuously
• Lift and push and pull 50lbs more than 100 times per day
• Able to do repetitive hand, arm, leg movements for 12 hours
• Must be able to squat, bend at the waist and knees freely
• Exposure to temperature extremes
• Exposure to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
• Bending and twisting
• Handle, control or feel objects, tools or control
• Repetitive movements
• Able to climb on and off a forklift
It is a requirement to be a U.S. citizen OR have valid proof of authorization to work in the United States.
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.

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