Operator I

Owens Corning•Joplin, MO

31d

About The Position

The Operator I position is the operations expert for the packaging process. The employee works with other Packaging Operators to coordinate the duties to be accomplished across the entire packaging area with set-ups, operation, adjustments for packaging equipment, observation of weight distribution, proper curing, circumference and facing. This role will also ensure that the quality and quantity of packaged goods conforms to the company’s standards.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required
Must be 18 years or older
Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US
Minimum of two (2) years related experience and/or training in an industrial/manufacturing environment highly preferred.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
Six Sigma, TPM, and 5S practices
Willingness to support training and cross-functional efforts
Must have the ability to train and coach others
Must have strong process acumen and high mechanical aptitude
Must be able to secure and maintain job related qualifications and certifications as required by the nature of this position
Possess strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task
Strong internal and external customer service skills
Work well in team environment
Work independently
Basic mathematical calculations and measurements
Must maintain schedule flexibility to ensure smooth production
Pass drug screen prior to employment
Acceptable background check
Pass pre-employment physical
Pass Work Keys assessment NCRC+
Non-Rotating shifts – 12 hour
Stand for extended prolonged periods during 12 hour shift
Work overtime as needed
Meet the physical demands of the work environment

Nice To Haves

Two year Associates degree in technical related field highly preferred
Experience operating powered industrial equipment such as forklift, Bobcat, overhead cranes, and hoists preferred

Responsibilities

Follows all Owens Corning safety policies and procedures
Know plant EPA goals or requirements and insures goals are met on a daily basis
Handle startup and shut down duties pertaining to packaging equipment at the beginning and end of each shift
Ensure each packaging machine is in good repair and works in accordance to regulations set by the company
Perform regular and preventative maintenance on packaging machines to ensure optimum work cycles
Responsible for packaging integrity and quality checks on each packaging order
Monitor correct product weights and ensure that they are maintained throughout the shift
Handle / discard waste that packaging machineries edict in a safe manner
Educate workers on exercising caution to avoid accidents and prevent injuries
Maintain a clean and orderly work area by ensuring that floors are clean and organized appropriately
Assist in developing SOPs and handle reviews of manufacturing batch records
Tend to packaging machines by using appropriate controls to package different items
Load and unload items into packaging machines and remove rejected packages to be isolated as surplus
Reset machines following malfunctions or need for repeated cycles
Secure packaged items by gluing, tying, stapling or attaching fasteners
Sort, label, grade and inspect packaged products
Stack packaged items in storage areas or on delivery pallets using jack pallets or forklifts
Create daily reports regarding packaged products and storage and delivery orders
Reports any problems to appropriate personnel and carries out emergency procedures
Uses fork lift and other related material handling machinery
Performs other tasks and duties within scope as necessary and in agreement with the lead