Manufacturing Helper

Mativ•Pittsfield, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Helper in Pittsfield, MA is responsible for performing all tasks associated with supporting manufacturing operations on the paper machine and in finishing/converting. Responsibilities include transporting and staging rolls, threading of machines, and general housekeeping. The Helper provides general support for and takes direction from the Machine Tender and/or Paper Machine Rewinder Operator or the Calender Operator for the responsible and safe operation of the paper machine or calenders.

Requirements

Be able to perform all physical requirements of the job and work safely in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work as part of a team and support co-workers
Ability to safely operate a clamp truck or forklift
Ability to work calmly under pressure
Mechanical aptitude
Excellent hand-eye coordination
Basic mathematical skills
Basic computer skills for successful completion and documentation of assigned tasks.
Ability to understand and follow operating/job procedures
Ability to read, write, keep neat and accurate records, and follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to fully understand the quality requirements of technical material products and his/her role in ensuring quality
Physically lift to 50 pounds.
Be able to push or pull heavy objects up to 250 pounds with the assistance of pallet jacks.
Perform repetitive tasks.
Routinely stand, sit, hear, walk, and talk.
Reach, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, twist, and balance, sometimes in awkward or tight spaces.
Have good close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Meet Mativ certification requirements to operate Power Industrial Trucks.
Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including safety shoes (steel toe or composite toe), safety glasses, protective gloves, when performing certain tasks, and hearing protection, when required. Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks.

Nice To Haves

Trade school, High School Diploma or Equivalent

Responsibilities

Conduct self and job tasks in a safe manner following proper work procedures
Perform and document PT/FT inspections
Monitor and stock operating supplies as needed or directed; cores, pallets, wrap, etc.
Move rolls from the Machine, Calender, and Rewinder areas
Collect scrap and waste from the process to bale
Assist the Rewinder crew in preparing production materials
General housekeeping. Keep the work area and machinery clean, neat, organized, and free of any safety hazards
Performs other duties as reasonably assigned, in alignment with the role’s scope and organizational goals.