Line Operator 2 Days - OK - Entry Level Position

Paragon Films Inc•Broken Arrow, OK

About The Position

The Line Operator 2 performs basic operations on extrusion lines and supports production as a front-line operator. The role includes developing a deeper understanding of quality standards, learning to operate various production lines, and assisting with training new hires. The operator follows procedures and company policies to help ensure the production line operates safely and efficiently, working under established guidelines.

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency in the duties of preceding Line Operator roles.
Technical aptitude to understand machinery and systems in a production environment.
Mechanical aptitude to understand and accurately use basic hand tools.
Ability to accurately use scales, weights, and other measurement tools.
Sound judgment and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with rapid changes.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and unexpected delays or events while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to practice and promote teamwork.
Dependability regarding attendance and punctuality.
Ability to understand and communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Basic mathematics skills.
Ability to work in an environment that generates static electricity, which may interfere with certain medical devices.
Ability to use near, far, and peripheral vision and depth perception for assigned tasks.
Ability to use hands and fingers to hold, touch, see, feel, grip, squeeze, push, and pull.
Ability to push, pull, and exert forward force regularly and extend arms overhead regularly.
Ability to use enhanced manual dexterity with arms and hands to operate industrial power tools occasionally.
Ability to stand and walk continuously on a concrete floor during 12-hour shifts; stand, crouch, stoop, bend, and squat frequently; kneel occasionally; climb stairs and ladders occasionally; work on elevated platforms; and climb on uneven surfaces occasionally.
Ability to regularly lift or move 45–55 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 65 pounds.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and over a paging system.
Ability to meet requirements for and use all required PPE.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in a plastics manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Perform basic production tasks, including loading cores, pulling trim, adjusting roll widths, and preparing finished stretch film rolls by pulling, lifting, labeling, packaging, and inspecting them.
Remove rolls that do not meet quality standards; use roll-weight computer systems and scales to weigh rolls or boxes accurately; report finished products on required documents; and prepare scrap for recycling.
Prepare products for shipping by setting up skids with packaging materials and packing trays or boxes with finished rolls.
Pre-wrap trays manually before they go to the automated wrapper, or wrap them by hand as required by plant procedures; move completed skids using manual and electric pallet jacks.
Train on and perform duties on various production lines, rewinders, and other production-floor areas as needed to broaden knowledge and meet staffing needs.
Train on quality standards and controls; may train to perform quality testing and complete quality-lab tasks, including shift testing; accurately complete quality-control paperwork and report test results to Management.
Help keep the line operating continuously, coordinate shift-change activities, and notify Sr. Operators, the Team Manager, or other Management of issues.
Assist with training new Line Operators when assigned to the production line.
Maintain housekeeping on the line and prepare the work area for shift change.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned by Management.