Lead Operator

To operate Cardline that produce fiber products in a safe and efficient manner following standard operating procedures.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be physically, mentally, and educationally capable of performing assigned duties of

the position, in a safe and efficient manner demonstrating a working knowledge of the

Production process and skill in troubleshooting the equipment on the line.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must be able to work within the Safety guidelines established for the plant and this line.

• Must direct the team in a manner that meets all Plant Established Metrics.

• Must follow all process control systems established for the line.

• Must demonstrate the mechanical ability to direct the team's Preventative Maintenance duties.

• Must have an understanding of the Quality systems and direct team to meet our Customer's expectations.

• Will work the required hours of the line including overtime hours

• Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must be trained on the Hopper systems for this line.

• Must be trained on the Wind-up and packaging systems for this line

RELATIONSHIPS

Communicate and work cooperatively with Operation, Maintenance and Quality. 

SUPERVISION

 Works under the general supervision of the Production Supervisor.

SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED

 1. Reading, writing, and arithmetic.

 2. Strong written and oral communication skills.

 3. General working knowledge of computer and Microsoft Excel software.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIRED

 Minimum – High School Diploma and/or three (3) to five (5) years related work experience operating manufacturing equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Degree of Physical Demands (Strength) usually associated with this classification:

• Moderate to light work: Exerting up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force infrequently and exerting ten (10) to fifteen (15) pounds of force frequently. 

• Environmental Conditions (Physical Surroundings) usually associated with this classification:

• Incumbent is exposed to Manufacturing Plant conditions and infrequent exposure to loud noise(s).

• Environmental Conditions (Hazards) usually associated with this classification: 

• Infrequent exposure to Hi-Lo traffic.

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