Production Tech

Domtar Products•Brownsville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world. Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth. The location in Brownsville, (Tennessee, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Production Tech. This job is full-time permanent.

Requirements

Successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Responsibilities

Maintain the packaging line and work closely with the sheeter operator and crew leader to ensure production is safe, efficient, and performed at the lowest possible cost.
Ensure that all housekeeping problems made on your shift are cleaned up.
Mop or sweep around the packaging equipment as necessary to maintain a clean and safe operation.
Fill glue bins daily.
Dump trash and trash bins.
Blow out each piece of equipment daily (allowed 20min) at 5 o'clock each day.
Make and remove Corrugated bail if needed.
Have the next set-up ready for the next shift.
Perform Extra housekeeping tasks as directed by the crew leader.
Work as a member of a team under team concept (to include the large plant team as well as shift teams).
Know and abide by all general plant rules, policies and procedures.
Properly train other employees at your classification.
Perform all assigned quality control duties and assist other crew members in monitoring quality.
Ensure materials that may contaminate scrap paper are disposed of properly.
Understand all quality control specifications.
Never knowingly ship any defective product.
Maintain good housekeeping in package area, keeping aisles and floors free of materials and equipment clean.
Troubleshoot problems immediately and implement correction action.
Notify your crew leader if electrical or mechanical help is required to minimize downtime.
Assist the sheeter operator with operations, such as clearing sheeter jams, starting sheeter up, and collecting school grade.
Control and reduce lost time on package line.
Control cost.
Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
Always leave relief in good operating condition.
Give proper relief as designated by the crew leader in areas you are qualified. Maintain area while in relief.
Keep lid and body hoppers full.
Keep case labeler glue system clean.
Keep glue systems full and clean. Keep glue covered.
Ensure ream wrap supplies are adequate.
Ensure operating supplies are returned to storage after product changes (i.e. labels).
Make adjustments to equipment as necessary to maintain a quality product.
Check product each hour to ensure quality.