Water Spider

TruStile Doors•Northwood, IA

About The Position

To ensure that materials are moved in a timely fashion from one operation to the next in order, on time and complete. The water spider plays a crucial role in cycle time achievement and keeping value-added work going throughout the work shift.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED
Exceptional communication, organizational, time management, ability to work in a team, and problem-solving skills and high attention to detail are a must.
Ability to recognize wood species.
Ability to recognize defects specific to wood species.
Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks given to them.
Strong time management and attention to detail.
Good brainstorming and problem-solving skills.
Ability to stay focused.
Knowledge of product line and quality standards of product line.
Ability to keep the work area neat and clean.
Ability to correctly read a tape measure.

Responsibilities

Learns and understands safety and quality guidelines for their assigned departments.
Audits day-to-day operations for Safety adherence and safety improvement opportunities.
Ensure all packets are delivered to the work areas on time, accurate and complete (carts coming in and carts that need to be returned to the previous department).
Organize doors/ component parts to match so the line can meet customer demand (takt time).
Ensures team members don't have to leave their work areas to retrieve or PPE.
Help with problem-solving the areas abnormalities.
Participate in continuous improvement activities.
Ensures proper WIP levels in the department are followed.
Works other areas water spiders to get remakes/ repairs completed within 24 hours.
Assist the Senior Operator to ensure 100% schedule attainment daily (doors are built on time and completed according to the build schedule).
Completes rework/remake tickets.
Other duties as assigned.