Production Technician (Film)

Avient•Greenville, NC

12d

About The Position

The Film Technician is responsible for the set-up, operation, prevention and troubleshooting of issues and housekeeping of equipment as assigned. The operation of Life Protection equipment is expected to be done in accordance with standard operating procedures and recipe work instructions. The technician is also responsible for: Taking and measuring in-process samples and monitoring product quality of intermediate and finished products Maintaining required records of raw and intermediate materials, finished products Moving, maintaining inventory, and storing required materials for equipment as needed Assisting in training, guidance, and support of other team members

Responsibilities

Responsible for compliance with relevant laws, regulatory requirements, recipes, SOP’s, and other related documentation and activities. Ensures Company guidelines related to company policies relating to quality, safety, housekeeping, and cost effectiveness are met.
Set up, operate, adjust, and clean all equipment required for production accordance to work instructions and standard operating procedures.
Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining goals of the business.
Support and drive productivity to meet plant and corporate initiatives, as outlined in the manufacturing plan.
Take samples to test and determines properties of the produced products. Prepares samples for offline quality checks. Perform off-line tests. Supply and maintain inventory of components/supplies as needed.
Correct process conditions with given limits, to maintain desired results. Request and/or issue maintenance tickets for maintenance for repair work. Performs intermediate mechanical repair and/or preventative maintenance work when needed or as assigned.
Performs in-process and off-line quality checks as required. Demonstrates a commitment to quality by ensuring all test and product information/ documentation is accurate, completed in a timely manner and filed per area requirements.
Maintain accurate records of the used raw materials and the produced products in the appropriate computer system. Enters data about components, intermediate and finished products is entered in the appropriate tracking system.
Move, measure, maintain inventory and store raw, intermediate, and finished products. Receives stores, handles, and delivers raw materials and finished products as required or directed. Utilize standard material handling equipment. Operate rider and/or walk for truck and overhead crane as per licensing and training requirements.
Utilize data and good judgment in making critical decisions on product quality, equipment functionality, safety, and other related activities.
Identifies problems related to equipment, work orders, logbooks, set-ups, and other related activities and recommends ways to solve. Inform leadership (and document appropriately) of any problems that may impair the quality of the product, packaging components, work efficiency and/or safety.
Actively contribute to Lean, 5S, and Continuous Improvement efforts within the Production area.
Maintain annual training requirements on hazardous waste specified by the site non-hazardous and hazardous waste procedures and regulations. Specific job holders will complete more detailed training as well.
This role requires working on a rotating shift schedule. Assignments (shifts, equipment and production area) are adjusted based on business needs.
Production technicians are expected to work with team members and other support resources to ensure “first time right” material.
Overtime will be assigned and/or requested based on business needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.