Treater Operator (1st Shift) - Ridgeway

isola•Ridgeway, SC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Isola is hiring a Treater Operator at its Ridgeway, South Carolina facility. The operator sets up and runs the treater according to established recipes, speed matrices, specifications, and guidelines, and adjusts settings to maintain the physical and cosmetic performance of treated materials. The role focuses on machine uptime, product yield, quality, safety, and timely shipment of product. The operator handles varnishes, solvents, and other chemicals; conducts and documents product tests; records downtime and required paperwork; performs SAP transactions; and works with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Area Leads, and Maintenance to resolve quality and equipment issues. The position also involves preventive maintenance, cross-training, housekeeping, continuous improvement, and compliance with applicable company and industry standards. The assigned schedule is 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Extended shifts and weekend overtime are required. The work environment includes exposure to chemicals, noise, and dust, and requires physical activity including standing for up to 10 hours per shift, frequent bending, reaching and grasping, and lifting, pulling, or pushing up to 50 pounds. A pulmonary function test must be passed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Forklift license required.
Proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste.
Strong English verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
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 arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, work effectively under pressure, and work with people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to pass a pulmonary function test.
Ability to work around chemicals, noise, and dust and lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift and perform frequent bending, reaching, and grasping.
Extended shifts and weekend overtime work are required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating complex or continuous machines.
Previous experience using a PC.

Responsibilities

Set up the treater using established parameters, recipes, speed matrices, and machine settings during start-up, changeover, and shutdown.
Adjust the machine as needed to maintain the physical and cosmetic performance of treated materials according to established criteria.
Maintain maximum machine uptime and product yields.
Move varnishes and solvents between the mix rooms and treaters.
Verify that correct raw materials are used according to the Work Order bill of materials.
Conduct and document product tests required by specifications, including treated weight, scale flow, minimum viscosity/flow window, and volatile content.
Work with Quality Assurance to ensure produced materials meet internal and industry quality criteria and specifications.
Handle and store chemicals properly, including disposal of chemical waste according to internal and RCRA standards.
Respond to chemical spills and properly handle hazardous-waste disposal.
Communicate equipment problems to the Area Lead and/or Maintenance.
Work with Engineering and Quality Assurance to address product or raw-material quality issues.
Record downtime and stoppages and complete required paperwork.
Use a tape measure and other measuring devices as needed.
Assist with preventive maintenance as assigned.
Cross-train in other areas and assist other operators to support timely product shipment.
Perform SAP transactions.
Maintain cleanliness of assigned work areas, equipment, tools, and work surfaces.
Use Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to improve processes.
Participate in training and continuous-improvement events.
Work within and contribute to compliance with applicable national and international standards and requirements, including ISO, EICC, and OSHA.
Meet safety, quality, production, and on-time metrics; contribute to plant initiatives; and operate the treater within established quality boundaries.
Perform other duties as assigned.