Burner/Truck Dump Operator- 1st Shift

American Wood Fibers, Inc•Laurinburg, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Burner Systems Operator will operate, set up, and adjust all machines and equipment in a computer-controlled manufacturing system. This role involves performing a variety of associated functions to maintain continuous operation of the system and ensure conformance to production and quality standards. The operator will monitor instruments, regulate or shut down equipment during emergencies, draw samples for quality control tests, and record operating data. They will also confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, or product quality. Maintaining and verifying current quality assurance measures, assisting in the implementation of new procedures, and operating equipment as per SOP are key aspects of the role. Additionally, the operator must keep the work area clean, utilize required PPE in a high dust environment, help ensure workplace safety, follow safety protocols for mobile equipment, and report any accidents or damages immediately. The position requires availability for assigned shifts, including scheduled overtime, and working with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork.

Requirements

1-3 years of Operating Experience
Ability to lift 25-50lbs regularly
Ability to respond quickly to sounds
Ability to move safety over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
Ability to work in extreme weather
Ability to wear personal protective gear correctly

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of associated functions to maintain continuous operation of the system and to ensure conformance to production and quality standards.
Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions.
Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.
Draw samples of products and conduct quality control tests to monitor processing and to ensure that standards are met.
Record operating data such as process conditions, test results, or instrument readings.
Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, or product quality.
Maintain and verify that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to supervisors, production employees, office personnel, and customers.
Assist in the implementation of new procedures as needed.
Operate equipment as per the SOP, following directions as provided.
Keep work area clean and organized.
Utilize all of the required PPE as required by the task being performed. This is a HIGH DUST environment and the equipment must be properly maintained while in operation.
Help keep others safe in the workplace by looking out for them and participating in safety-related improvements.
Follow the safety protocols for the use of mobile equipment.
Report any accident, injury, and/or damages to Supervisor immediately.
Available to work on any assigned shift including scheduled overtime.
Establish personal growth and work with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork.