Chemical Applications Operator Frogger (A Shift - 12 hr Days)
About The Position
The Chemical Applications Operator loads, unloads, operates, and troubleshoots the entire high-speed chemical applications line. The role services the machine with chemicals and packs, boxes, and palletizes finished products. The position is based at Highland Tape in Hickory, North Carolina, and is listed as full-time on the A Shift, a 12-hour day shift. The operator checks materials and product quality, sets up and changes over machine stations, keeps the line supplied, clears jams and rejects, and packs and labels products. The role also supports continuous improvement, trains new associates, and completes daily cleaning responsibilities. Work takes place in a manufacturing facility with an emphasis on safety, teamwork, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to perform data entry on the SAP computer system.
- Familiarity with company philosophy, procedures, practices, manufacturing environment, and equipment.
- Strong work ethic.
- Ability to work independently, effectively, and efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, and repetitive hand motion, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Unload slit rolls from Gaylord boxes and inspect them for correct slit-edge quality and contamination.
- Feed tape into lanes, stacked evenly.
- Change over all machine stations and adjust rails and bars according to the accurate diameter.
- Verify the Bill of Material, ensure the correct supplies are being used, and confirm the ticket matches.
- Keep the QA camera station cleared of reject rolls.
- Verify powder is filled in cups and bins.
- Clear jams in machine stations.
- Inspect product coming off the line before packing it into boxes.
- Thread top and bottom labelers accurately.
- Load canisters and lids into their respective stations at a rate that matches machine throughput.
- Pack canisters into specified boxes or display cartons.
- Apply labels to canisters and lids when they are missed by the machine.
- Assist in the continuous improvement process.
- Assist in training new associates.
- Perform daily cleaning responsibilities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
