Fabrication Operator

Altor Solutions • Springfield, TN

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Fabrication Operator is responsible for packing product via a conveyor into drying racks, cardboard boxes, or bins containing plastic bags. This role also involves packing finished product obtained from drying racks or storage boxes into plastic bags or cardboard boxes. The operator must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift, which includes specific Wednesday, Thursday, Friday shifts one week and Monday, Tuesday, Saturday shifts the following week, all from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Requirements

• High School diploma; must be able to do simple math.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to assess and initiate things independently with limited supervision required.
• Ability to manage resources to get things done and the ability to perform multiple activities to accomplish goals doing more than required or requested in the job.
• Plans for upcoming problems or opportunities and takes appropriate action.
• Is proactive and anticipates events well in advance to ensure successful outcome.
• Considers multiple sides of an issue and weighs consequences before making a final decision.
• Make informed decisions based on available information and recognize issues and determine what action is needed to advance the decision-making process.
• Follows-up as necessary and is easily adaptable to not be discouraged by ambiguous situations and is open to new ideas and processes while adjusting to achieve results.
• Demonstrates relevant job knowledge and essential skills, such as work practices, policies, procedures, quality assurance, and technical abilities.
• Demonstrates self-improvement efforts to enhance skills and knowledge with changes impacting the job while adhering to workplace rules as well as to traditional or socially expected methods of doing business following processes and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to contribute to a safe and environmentally secure work environment for themselves, their coworkers, and our customers by following established safety procedures.
• Demonstrates the willingness to actively report and take action to correct identified safety hazards during the day.
• Demonstrates the ability to produce high quality, accurate results.
• Possesses and demonstrates attention to detail and produces work that is accurate and complete.
• Can identify problems or potential problems that arise in the course of the day and take the necessary steps to proactively address those issues.
• Had the ability to discover the root causes of issues and respond with corrective action.
• Is responsible and accountable for actions, consistent in meeting deadlines and works well with others to follow through on completing tasks.
• Completes work in a timely, consistent manner and works hours necessary to complete assigned work.
• Is regularly present and punctual and arrives prepared for work.
• Frequently required to stand and walk during an 8-hour shift.
• Frequently required to reach, bend, squat, stretch, and twist.
• Will lift and/or carry bulky objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to work efficiently and repetitively with hands and have physical strength, stamina and coordination to perform duties.
• Must be available to work overtime as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• 3-6 months’ experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Removes product from conveyor belt and places product into drying racks, boxes, or bags.
• Packs product into drying racks, boxes or bags.
• Using heavy-duty tape machines, cuts tape and wraps product for storage delivery.
• Lifts and removes completed boxes or bags and places on/in designated location, wagon or pallet.
• Receives verbal and written job assignments; reads and complies with product description and packing instructions on Quality/Production Data sheet.
• Completes “Operator Production/Quality Report,” packing report, worksheets and/or “special” customer requirement inspection forms where required.
• Performs visual inspections and/or uses measuring devices such as scales, steel rule and calipers to ensure acceptable finished product quality. Notifies supervisor of discrepancies, and records required information on Operator Quality Report.
• Inventories tape, labeling, bags, boxes or drying racks and notifies Material Handler of items needed to get the job done.
• Observes machine operation to detect any defects with finished product and notifies Supervisor of any problems.
• Complies with Company policies and procedures and immediately notifies Supervisor of any production, quality or safety issues or concerns.
• Maintains good housekeeping and assures a neat and organized work area at all times.
• Notifies Supervisor of need to be away from machine during shift.
• May assist with material handling.
• May assist others with less experience in position.
• Perform other duties as required by Supervisor requiring essentially the same skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED