Operator Helper

Owens Corning•Kearny, NJ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Operator is to operate the asphalt production process. The Operator will work as a team to produce batches of high quality asphalt products safely at a fast-paced rate. Good mechanical skills, basic computer skills and good team communication skills are required for the job. This job requires excellent self-direction working alone or in small teams with little direct supervision. This job requires a boiler operator license from the State of New Jersey.

Requirements

Good communication skills
Accountability and ownership for actions
Able to think under pressure and make quick decisions
Ability to work well in a team or alone
Able to communicate in English
Ability to read a tape measure and do basic math
Must be able to operate a computer or other keyboard instrument
Proficient in SAP PM Module
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Boiler Operator License required
Ability to stand for 10 - 12 hours straight
Able to climb and descend stairs for up to 12 hours continuously
Lift and push and pull 50lbs more than 100 times per day
Able to do repetitive hand, arm, leg movements for 12 hours
Must be able to squat, bend at the waist and knees freely
Exposure to temperature extremes
Exposure to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
Bending and twisting
Handle, control or feel objects, tools or control
Repetitive movements
Able to climb on and off a forklift
Must be a U.S. citizen OR have valid proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or Asphalt production experience is a plus
Forklift knowledge useful

Responsibilities

Engages in TPM activities, supporting the plant initiatives
Actively leads and improves TPM processes.
Encourages new ideas to create best practices.
Supports pillar progress and addresses issues by submitting TPM tags ensuring continued progress for the plant
Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on- the -job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem.
Take personal ownership to work safely each and every day and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety.
Strive to maintain TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) goals of zero losses, zero accidents, zero defects.
Certify and operate in all of the following areas: Truck Loading and Unloading, Quality Control Procedures, Preheater Operations, Boiler Incinerator, Converter Operations. Must pass and have a Boiler Operator License from the State of New Jersey.
Perform the administrative tracking tasks of data entry, BOL processing, production entry, receiving, and general organization.
Perform tests on asphalt in the lab for finished product to test for specification, for loss prevention, inbound products against OC specs.
Generate Certificate of Analysis for outbound shipments
Participate in Round Robin testing
Become certified to operate a forklift.
Test, measure and enter data on quality using our computer system requiring general math skills and the ability to discern variation.
Attend and participate in meetings and training.
Participate in projects and collaborate with Maintenance to facilitate equipment repairs
Know and follow all plant environmental control policies and procedures.
Meet team expectations such as reliability, teamwork, and process improvement. Maintain and improve productivity teamwork, quality and safety.
Complies with good housekeeping practices on the job.
Follows all environmental compliance polices & programs.
Comply with all plant rules including safety regulations
Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area
Regular Attendance on site and ability to rotate to varying shifts
All other duties as assigned or needed