Production Operator - 1st Shift - Tekni-plex

JOB DESCRIPTION

A Production Operator is responsible for the preparation and processing of material in and out of either the slitting operation, press operation, or printer.

• Check cut widths at shift change and changeovers.
• Take material off rewind.
• Keep weights in spec.
• Properly flag defective material.
• Change adhesive drums.
• Make up splices.
• Monitor schedule.
• Put cores on shaft.
• Take rolls off rewinds and unwinds.
• Line up material on shafts.
• Maintain SOP specifications. Maintain MOP specifications.
• Stack empty skids and discard raw material packing.
• Fill out daily Job Reports
• Print next production order
• Enter daily production
• Call out next job in the system for Changeover.
• Fill out tickets for next job.
• Verify order numbers and tickets numbers.
• Accurately post raw material usage.
• Communicate with crew on shift. Communicate with crews before and after shift. Communicate with ink room. Communicate with plant personnel: material handler mechanics
  electricians lab supervisor. -Know where crew is at all times.
• Visually inspect machine from front to back
• Check material running for defects.
• Lab checks
• Verify raw material widths.
• Return raw materials from previous job.
• Change rubber rolls. Change cylinders. Change doctor blades. Change knives.
• Send rubber roll to shop to be cut to size.
• Break down raw material for next job. Install raw material.
•  GMP: Sweeping Mopping Clean/straighten area
• PPE: Safety glasses Safety shoes Cut resistant gloves Rubber gloves Leather palm gloves Cotton gloves Ear plug.
• The Company maintains the right to revise and/or add duties in response to business requirements.
• Follow all Tri-Seal plant safety rules and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Safety conscious
• Comfortable standing for entire shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Previous forklift experience is preferred
• 2 years of experience in manufacturing facility is preferred
• Excellent communication skills for this hands-on role
• Must be fluent read/writing/speak English

Minimum of a High School Diploma