Production Operator 1

Johns Manville•Phenix City, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a production position at the end of the production line. The Production Operator works with plant management at all levels to support Johns Manville’s core values: People, Passion, Perform, and Protect. The role supports safe work practices and environmental commitments, operates and monitors production-line packaging equipment, inspects finished products, transports materials and packages, and performs housekeeping and maintenance-related tasks. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Forklift certification.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow standard operating procedures, written instructions, and equipment screens.
Ability to maintain written operations records.
Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Responsibilities

Support and promote safe practices and environmental commitments in accordance with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements.
Follow safety rules and procedures, report hazardous conditions, participate in safety programs, and wear required personal protective equipment.
Complete safety observations and assigned training, including in-person and computer-based training.
Read and follow standard operating procedures, written instructions, and equipment screens, and maintain required written operations records.
Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot labeler/applicator machines; ensure packages are correctly labeled and manually apply labels when needed.
Ensure packages are shrink-wrapped to specification.
Inspect packages for damage and identify and disposition damaged packages.
Verify with the Line Lead or Supervisor that the correct packaging specification is used during line changeovers.
Load, monitor, operate, and troubleshoot the semi-automatic package unitizer machine.
Reload stretch wrappers with film, thread the film, and restart equipment using the HMI.
Monitor edge trim and correct upset conditions.
Move product onto or off production lines manually as required.
Operate a forklift to unload packages from the line and transport them to the correct inventory location according to specifications and documentation.
Use mobile equipment to deliver raw materials to line locations as needed to prevent production interruptions.
Monitor equipment and production conditions and report malfunctions or other issues to the Line Lead or Supervisor.
Continuously inspect products for quality, correct labeling, and proper package count.
Perform housekeeping throughout the shift as needed or directed, including handling fiber, pallets, plastic, and broken wood.
Perform housekeeping, deeper cleaning, and operator maintenance during plant maintenance downtime, using tools such as shovels, air wands, brooms, scrapers, and chipping hammers.
Perform other duties as directed.