Finishing Operator

Johns Manville•Ruston, LA

About The Position

The Finishing Operator is a production position responsible for finishing and packaging quality product and ensuring packaging is labeled correctly. The employee must work safely, follow instructions and established operating procedures, demonstrate dependability, and cooperate with all levels of the organization in support of Johns Manville’s core values. Most duties are performed under direct supervision or while shadowing an Operator II. In the Finishing Area, the operator works under the direct supervision of the Plant Superintendent, with direction from the Finishing Senior Lead. The operator rotates among multiple areas in the Finishing Department while shadowing a higher-level operator and tends machines that perform finishing or packaging functions. The role includes inspecting product, following work orders and packaging standards, operating equipment safely, and recording finished product.

Requirements

Ability to work safely and follow safety rules, instructions, directions, and established operating procedures.
Dependability and cooperation with all levels of the organization.
Ability to read and use a tape measure.
Ability to perform the essential job functions; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Must meet company conduct, attendance, and safety requirements.
Pre-employment substance abuse testing is conducted.

Responsibilities

Support and promote safe practices and environmental commitments in accordance with company policies and compliance requirements.
Wear personal protective equipment as required by management.
Follow plant and departmental safety rules and procedures, report hazardous conditions immediately, conduct safety observations, and complete training assignments.
Follow company policies, regulations, and procedures regarding employee conduct and attendance.
Operate in conformance with the ISO certification held by the Ruston facility.
Read and use a tape measure.
Rotate between multiple areas in the Finishing Department while shadowing a higher-level operator.
Inspect product for squareness and web thickness on block, and inspect products for off-center cores.
Tend finishing or packaging machines; start and stop machines, observe their operation for malfunctions, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
Perform work order assignments and follow the correct palletizing pattern.
Understand conforming and non-conforming product.
Safely and correctly load the V-Flight and set up its floor.
Safely operate all saws in the Block Area.
Under the direction of an experienced operator, identify and segregate product for re-work; sort, cut, and glue re-work material; and ensure product is packaged according to packaging standards.
Count and record finished product.
Perform other duties as assigned.