Production Operator C

Johns Manville•Spartanburg, SC

20h

About The Position

A Production C Operator assists the team in the safe and efficient operation of spunbond lines. The role involves operating lift trucks, doffing winders, wrapping material, transporting finished rolls to the lag area, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area to meet production goals. The operator follows departmental safety rules, safe job practices, company policies, quality procedures, and environmental commitments, and informs the oncoming operator of job conditions during shift change. Routine work includes cutting production tubes; making spaghetti boxes; making, monitoring, and changing edge-trim bags; restaging supplies; removing and disposing of spaghetti and web waste; blowing down the needle room; handling cake waste; lacing up spin positions during start-ups or merge changes; locking out equipment; cleaning the mezzanine during pack life; completing inventory-control system functions; and performing housekeeping and TPM activities. The role also includes refueling, inspecting, driving, and caring for lift trucks, completing inspection sheets, and removing or installing lift-truck attachments. The schedule is 12-hour shifts, four days on and four days off, rotating between four rotations of days and four rotations of nights, starting at 7:00. The base hourly rate is $26.08. The work environment frequently includes moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles; occasional exposures include wet or humid conditions, heights, chemicals, outdoor weather, extreme temperatures, electrical shock risk, and vibration. The noise level is usually loud.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Basic computer skills, including interfacing with computer controls systems, MES, and SAP.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of employees.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving figures and amounts, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to perform the essential job functions, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Forklift license.

Responsibilities

Follow departmental safety rules, safe job practices, work rules, company policies, and quality procedures.
Inform the oncoming C Operator of job conditions at shift change.
Refuel, inspect, and safely operate lift trucks; complete lift truck inspection sheets, care for the trucks, and report problems to the team leader.
Doff winders and wrap rolls.
Transport and load all materials produced in Spunbond.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and complete assigned housekeeping duties according to work instructions.
Cut production tubes and make spaghetti boxes.
Make, monitor, and change edge-trim bags, and restage supplies.
Remove spaghetti waste from the mezzanine and dispose of spaghetti and web waste.
Blow down the needle room and handle cake waste.
Lace up spin positions during start-ups or merge changes.
Lock out equipment.
Remove and install lift-truck attachments.
Clean the mezzanine during pack life.
Perform inventory-control system functions, housekeeping, and TPM activities as assigned.
Support and promote safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements.
Share and carry out other duties assigned through the team.