Floater_Lamination 2nd Shift

Job Summary:   

This position is responsible for the overall operation of all department machines and supplying good, quality product with the ability to meet deadlines in a safe manner. Additional responsibilities will include: training and general direction to the Assistants, assistance with creating SOP and other production related documentation, inventory data-entry and cross-training into other job functions as needed.  This position requires routine attendance to departmental, production, safety and Company meetings.  

Duties and Responsibilities:   

“E”ssential/

“S”econdary

% of Time

Description 

E 

40% 

Operate all department machinery with minimal supervision as outlined in applicable job descriptions. Duties include operating at Mixing, Extruding, or Grinding during breaks and shift changes; assisting Grinder crews during full cleans; filling in for absences; and operating the Small Grinder when available.   

E 

20% 

Adhere to and follow all quality guidelines.  Continually check product for quality throughout the manufacturing process. Works with Supervisor and crew to insure Standard Work and 6S guidelines are followed. 

E 

20% 

Operate fork truck to lift/transport raw materials and finished products while adhering to all power industrial equipment rules and safety requirements 

E 

10% 

Maintain clean work environment as outlined in applicable job description; ensure tools & equipment are kept in an orderly fashion and stored where required for easy access; maintain equipment as outlined in applicable job description and report any maintenance issues immediately to supervisor and maintenance department 

S 

5% 

Utilize computer at workstation to login, enter/review production data and work orders as required 

S 

5% 

Cross-train into other job functions providing assistance as necessary or during downtime within the department 

100%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:   

• High School Diploma/GED or 4 years of machine operator/manufacturing experience required 
• English fluency (read, write, speak) 
• Proven ability to multitask in a stressful environment (dirty, confined spaces, strict timelines, etc.), attention to detail, and adapt to changing demands
• Read and understand units of measure
• Ability to perform basic math functions
• Demonstrated comfort with data entry and basic computer skills; ERP experience preferred
• Must be safety conscious and carry out work responsibilities in a safe manner
• Must be able to work overtime to meet operational requirements
• Able to safely perform related physical requirements/demands of the role
• 12 montha fork truck experience
• 12 months manufacturing or machine operating experience
• Ability to wear mask when performing job and work from heights
• Ability to learn operation of all Color Mill machines within 6-months 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics below are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. 

• Manufacturing Environment: This position may operate in a manufacturing setting with conditions of high-pressure air/steam/gas, hazardous gas/chemical fumes, extreme heat and temperature variations, loud noise, exposure to dangerous machinery, dirty work environment and/or exposure to dust (pigment).  The position is required to wear PPE including, but not limited to safety glasses, steel toe/composite boots and earplugs. 

Physical and Mental Demands: 

The demands described are representative but not all inclusive of those demands that must be met by an employee (with or without a reasonable accommodation) to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending, reaching, climbing, stooping, lifting, pounding, pushing and/or pulling. Move throughout the work location to comply with safety requirements. 
• Exert up to 55 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move object. 
• Manual dexterity to move material and operate equipment.  
• Communicate effectively (write, speak) with supervisors and others on performance and safety concerns.   
• Adequate hearing ability to receive work instruction and to respond to changes in work environment. 
• Attention to detail to complete work assignments. 
• Time management to comply with scheduled work time and maintain productivity requirements. Ability to understand and abide by safety policies and maintain a safe work environment. Ability to move throughout the work location to comply with safety requirements. 

The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the job described. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.