Operator - Forming I

Novolex • Burley, ID

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pulp Forming Operator will be responsible for producing molded fiber food service containers on pulp thermoformers in a continuous operation during the full shift. The Pulp Forming Operator is also responsible for performing quality tests on the product and reacting according to established reaction plans. The Pulp Forming Operator will continually monitor up to four pulp thermoforming machines and make adjustments required to ensure quality product is being produced.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Production and Leadership experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing
• Basic computer skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer knowledge
• Work with little to no supervision
• Work a 12-hour shift, standing and walking for extended periods
• Climb
• Heed safety warnings, devices and alarms.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Lift and carry products weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Possess an adequate ability to do problem solving and establish cause and effect relationships in an office and/or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate pulp thermoforming equipment in accordance with standardized operating procedures and troubleshoot the pulping process to achieve established quality and production targets.
• Knowledge of pulp consistency measurements and freeness tests.
• Knowledge of how to do a draw down test on chemical pumps.
• Be able to use both SI units of measure and Imperial units of measure where required.
• Understand and operate weight scales in different units.
• Have capacity to operate simple control panels.
• Being responsible for monitoring and inspect product quality.
• Being able to report to the supervisor about defects, mechanical issues, or quality of the pulp.
• Maintain cooperation and communication among and between shifts, quality control, fiber molding and management.
• Collect data, prepare and maintain reports.
• Maintain work cell organization and cleanliness in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Good willingness to perform manual tasks, when necessary, even not directly connected with this job.
• Maintain safe, clean and friendly work environment.
• Follow guidelines of sampling procedures and input of data to SPC system.
• Operate and adjust machines within process limitations as directed, maintaining optimum machine operating efficiency and uptime.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals and diagrams.
• Ability to read and understand metric system measurements.
• Analyze and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Responsible for following all Food Safety/ Food Quality programs in accordance with customer specifications (as dictated by the standards of BRC) and reporting any issues to management.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team
• Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust and teamwork.
• Ability to effectively report shift activities.
• Demonstrates ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of safe equipment operation.
• Demonstrates ability to operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Demonstrates ability to perform Root Cause Analysis, implement corrective action and understand cause and effect.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of process sheets and allowable adjustments.
• Demonstrates basic math skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Demonstrates ability for ongoing cooperation with Maintenance Dept. regarding equipment operation and needed repairs.
• Ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliant.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently.
• Can demonstrate ability to maintain work area in clean, safe order.
• Demonstrates ability to ensure trainees follow established procedures in absence of trainer.
• Can demonstrate a thorough knowledge of thermoforming machinery, including the support system of pumps, tanks, agitators, and chemical systems.
• Can demonstrate ability to appropriately operate thermoformers, pumps, HMIs, agitators, and testing equipment.
• Can demonstrate ability to read specifications to determine set points and operation parameters.
• Ability to maintain optimum machine efficiencies and up time.
• Ability to meet or exceed performance standards and continuously improve upon them.
• Demonstrates ability to be a self-starter and work independently to complete assignments/responsibilities.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize workload as required.
• Ability to think openly and be a good team player

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Quarterly bonus based upon plant productivity
• Training and development programs
• Skills development
• Advanced education programs
• Company and industry training curricula
• Support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Learning Management System

What This Job Offers

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