Finished Product Tech L1

GAF • Arkadelphia, AR

15h • Onsite

About The Position

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most. Job Summary The Finished Product Technician is responsible for operating the winder, grading the material, reclaiming all salvageable materials, & re-entering reclaimed materials into production, ensuring that all finished products are packaged & stacked in compliance with the Sipl ast Packaging Specification, & properly stored in the warehouse. The Finished Product Technician reports to the Production Super visor.

Requirements

• Must have a High school diploma or GED.
• Must have ability to be trained in, & demonstrate comprehension in material grading.
• Must become knowledgeable of all products.
• Must have legible writing skills for the completion of daily reports.
• Must have the ability to be trained in & demonstrate comprehension of startup, operation & shut down of auto-bagger machine, oven, stacker, wrapping table & the operation of the stretch film machine.
• Must be trained in the duties, requirements & safety precautions associated with “confined spaces”.
• Certified Forklift Technician (CFT)-MSSC.
• Must be a certified forklift operator or ability to be trained & certified.

Responsibilities

• Operate the winder, grade the material, reclaim all salvageable materials, and re-enter reclaimed materials into production.
• Ensure all finished products are packaged and stacked in compliance with the Siplast Packaging Specification.
• Properly store finished products in the warehouse.
• Grade material according to specifications.
• Obtain a sample every 100 rolls and contact the Lead QA Tech or Production Supervisor regarding any questionable products.
• Complete winder reports.
• Properly install the correct product label and roll identification label on each roll of material, and properly stack roll on pallet.
• Ensure that the roll printer is working properly.
• Package each pallet in accordance with the SIPLAST manufacturing specifications.
• Lubricate bagger and oven chains.
• Shut down bagger and oven at end of production runs.
• Remove bad and wide spec rolls from conveyor and stack on appropriate pallet.
• Reenter wide spec material according to specifications.
• Keep cores, labels, pallets, shrink bags, banding, glue, and paper foil set up as needed.
• Remove bagged pallets from the finishing area.
• Apply and scan barcode of pallet.
• Place pallet on assigned rack.
• Complete daily forklift checklist for oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, water & hydraulic fluid on department forklift and forward to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Complete Pallet Count report.
• Inspect questionable rolls.
• Remove substandard material from rolls.
• Splice good material together and wind on cores.
• Insert reclaimed rolls into pallets per company standards.
• Account for all waste material and seconds produced to ensure accurate daily production records.
• Complete Reclaiming reports.
• Record various product characteristics (roll length and width, selvage width, roll weight, thickness, mat placement, product appearance, etc.) on Q.A. Report for samples cut every 100 rolls.
• Assist the Product Technicians during machine downtime (changeovers, material breaks, sticking, etc.).
• Perform periodic thorough cleaning duties including tanks, sandpit, various machine, & outside areas, etc.
• Keep area clean & orderly.
• Serve on action teams & committees as needed.
• Comply with the SIPLAST Quality System & its provisions.
• Comply with all safety regulations & policies.
• Utilize all prescribed PPE (personal protective equipment), at all times in designated areas (such as safety glasses, welding hoods, gloves, cutting goggles, respirators, shoes, vests, etc.).
• Observe all safety requirements (such as anti-static, lock out/tag out, hot work permits, forklift seatbelt, etc.).
• Participate in safety meetings.
• Immediately report safety hazards to appropriate management.
• Proactively look for safety improvements & bring to the attention of supervisors &/or the corporate standards manager.

Benefits

• Health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Wellness program.
• Free financial coaching.
• Referral program.
• Product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Internal training programs and courses.
• Generous tuition reimbursement program.
• Competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions.

What This Job Offers

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