Assistant Operator - Conversion

Shift:3rd shift
Schedule:11 PM - 7 AM
Pay Rate:$19.00
Shift Differential:$1.75

Position Summary:
Assistant Conversion Operators are responsible for maintaining the quality of material being produced through continual adjustments of gauges that control machine speed. They are responsible for safety, quality control checks, and troubleshooting, while assisting the lead Operator in running the line. Assistant Operators aid the lead Operator in optimizing the machinery for the best production rate and scrap output. Work as part of a team, having responsibility to help with foam conversion. Set up and operate various machines to convert single and/or multi-roll (s)/plank(s) to specifications on work orders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form. Review work orders or job samples to determine components, settings, and adjustments for machine setup and operational specifications.
• Set up and operate a variety of conversion equipment or machinery. Monitor machinery/equipment operation to detect problems. Adjust machines as necessary to synchronize the speed of machine components. Clean and lubricate machines, conveyors, blades, saws, or knives.
• Load or unload material or work pieces into machinery. Position, adjust, and secure material or work pieces against stops or automatic feeding mechanisms, manually or using tools. Machine setup instructions should be posted near the machine. Always ask questions to clarify instructions.
• Responsible for product quality and accuracy. Examine work to verify conformance to specifications.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Practice personal safety and follow all safety practices and procedures. Comply with all policies, practices, and procedures.Report all unsafe activities to management.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 to 12 months or more of experience in a manufacturing setting
• Experience working in a team environment
• Requires attention to detail and being thorough in completing work tasks
• Ability to add and subtract 2-digit numbers and to multiply and divide by 10s and 100s

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift up to 25 lbs, sit, stand or walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must have manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits and Perks
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid elder care
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance