Plant Operator B

Alkegen•Tonawanda, NY

60d•Onsite

About The Position

Alkegen brings together two of the world's leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we're delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry's most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we're always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! Job Purpose The Plant Operator B is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the manufacturing of specialty fiber materials, requiring a base level of technical proficiency. Operators may be rotated among different functions based on operational needs. Plant Operator B's will be responsible for maintaining productivity and safety standards, assisting in basic quality testing, and promoting company's safety culture through personal action and accountability of others. Plant Operator B's may also receive training in additional operational areas as opportunities arise. All Plant Operator B's will be trained and expected to perform any of the tasks listed below and may perform one or more of these functions during a shift. The Company maintains the right at any time to rotate personnel among the Plant Operator B functions and to assign personnel to operations as required, regardless of seniority and job preference. The Company reserves the right to make modifications to this description as necessary to maintain the maximum flexibility of the position. This position is located at our Fire Tower Dr. facility in Tonawanda, NY.

Requirements

A minimum of a High school Diploma or equivalent
Able to work a 12-hour continuous swing shift (4 on/ 4 off, rotating days/nights)
Reliable transportation to and from the work location
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as required, stand for up to 12 hours at a time
Ability to safely operate walk behind powered material handling equipment
Physically able to bend, stoop, walk, twist, lift, stand, push and pull material
Ability to learn and navigate computer systems to access and input operational information

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a manufacturing setting, preferred

Responsibilities

Perform material handling in designated workstations requiring a basic operational proficiency
Follow written work instructions and meet established productivity standards
Accurately report material usage and daily productivity metrics
Complete safety assessments and follow all safety procedures within assigned work areas
Maintaining clean and safe equipment and ensure an orderly work environment
Evaluate materials against basic quality standards and report issues as needed
Assist in training new Plant Operator B team members as needed
Provide relief coverage for other production areas as needed
May assist Plant Operator A's in higher proficiency work tasks
Promote and uphold the highest level of safety standards, including identifying and addressing unsafe conditions or behaviors
Embody Alkegen's core safety principles at all times, including but not limited to, the 7 Safety Absolutes, proper PPE use, and Safe Standards of Work
Comply with all Federal, State, Local and Company health, safety, and environmental regulations